2026/24 CFT for the Provision of Hospitality and Catering Services to Coláiste Chú Chulainn, The Marshes, Dundalk, Co Louth.

The Contracting Authority is looking to award a contract to a single supplier to operate a concessionary

2026/24 CFT for the Provision of Hospitality and Catering Services to Coláiste Chú Chulainn, The Marshes, Dundalk, Co Louth.

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384

## Summary The Louth and Meath Education and Training Board is seeking a single supplier to provide hospitality and catering services to Coláiste Chú Chulainn in Dundalk, Co. Louth for 4 years with an estimated value of €1,500,000.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of concessionary catering service * Operation of catering service for 2 years with option to extend for 2 years * Compulsory site visit to view school premises

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Required professional capability to meet qualitative criteria + Experience in providing catering services * Certifications/Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,500,000 * Submission deadline: 14th July 2026 at 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 4 years with option to extend for 2 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission + Site visit report (if applicable)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit businesses with experience in providing catering services to educational institutions. * Opportunities include a 4-year contract with potential for extension and a significant estimated value. * Risks include the need for a compulsory site visit and the requirement for electronic submission.

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.

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board 1384 has 72 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 13 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 47 contract(s) worth around €63,586,715.

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