Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-Site and Heated in the School’s Designated Preparation and/or Servery Area under the School Meals Scheme to Rutland NS;19946S

The Board of Management of Rutland NS;19946S is seeking proposals for the provision of Meals Pre­

Call for Tender for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-Site and Heated in the School’s Designated Preparation and/or Servery Area under the School Meals Scheme to Rutland NS;19946S

Rutland NS

## Summary The Board of Management of Rutland NS is seeking proposals for the provision of Meals Pre-Prepared Off-Site and Heated in the School’s Designated Preparation and/or Servery Area under the School Meals Scheme. The contract is valued at €270,816 and has a duration of 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of meals pre-prepared off-site and heated in the school's designated preparation and/or servery area * Service for 155 students per day * Compliance with school calendar and Department of Social Protection funding

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €270,816 * Submission deadline: Wed Jun 24 15:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 (associated file: <3_c4t_8376149_1.xml>) + TRD - Meals Pre-Prepared Off-Site and Heated in the School’s Designated Preparation and/or Servery Area - Rutland NS - 19946S (associated file: <2_TRD Hot meals - Rutland NS - 19946S.docx>)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as it is suitable for SMEs. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract with a reputable client + Opportunity to provide services to a school with a high demand for meals * Risks: + Dependence on Department of Social Protection funding + Uncertainty regarding future funding levels

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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