The Provision of Taste Training Kitchens and Restaurant Support Management Services

In summary, the Services comprise: the provision of Hospitality Studies Support Management Services

The Provision of Taste Training Kitchens and Restaurant Support Management Services

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM)

## Summary The Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM) is seeking a provider for Taste Training Kitchens and Restaurant Support Management Services. The services will support the operation of the Taste Training Restaurant and associated culinary training kitchens at the Moylish Campus.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of Hospitality Studies Support Management Services to support the operation of the Taste Training Restaurant and associated culinary training kitchens. - Demonstration of how tenderers will support and implement environmental standards and sustainable efficiencies in the delivery of services.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated, but suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). - Qualifications: Tenderers should demonstrate experience in providing catering services, specifically in a culinary training environment. - Certifications/Experience: Not stated.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value excluding VAT: €180,000. - Submission deadline: Thu Jul 09 14:00:00 IST 2026. - Contract duration: 48 months. - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8382590). - Languages accepted: English. - Key documents to prepare: - Tender Response Doc. - Taste Training Kitchens and Restaurant Support Management Services.docx - Appendix 1 TUS Training Suite TUPE Information.xlsx - Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule Supporting Info.docx - Request for Tender - Taste Training Kitchens and Restaurant Support Management Services.docx

## Bid Considerations - This tender may suit companies with experience in providing catering services, particularly in a culinary training environment. - Opportunities: The contract duration of 48 months provides stability and potential for long-term partnership. - Risks: - High level of competition due to the open procedure type. - Need to demonstrate environmental sustainability and efficiency in service delivery.

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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