Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre Prepared off-site and delivered ready to eat under the School Meals Scheme to The Don N.S. 15255R

The Board of Management of The Don NS 15255R is seeking proposals for the provision of Meals

Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre Prepared off-site and delivered ready to eat under the School Meals Scheme to The Don N.S. 15255R

The Don NS

## Summary The Don NS is seeking proposals for the provision of Meals Pre Prepared off-site and delivered ready to eat under the School Meals Scheme. The estimated value is €76,876.8.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of meals pre-prepared off-site and delivered ready to eat to 44 students * Service to be provided daily during the school year

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated, but suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €76,876.8 * Submission deadline: 01/07/2026 15:00 +01:00 * Contract duration: 36 months

## How to Bid * Electronic submission required through https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8372863 * Languages accepted: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT / qualitative / specs) + Meal type 1 specification

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing school meal services. * Opportunities include a 36-month contract and potential for future extensions. * Risks include the dependency on Department of Social Protection funding, which may impact the level of service required.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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