Provision of School Lunches (Cold) for Scoil na gCailíní (16202B), Laurel Hill, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Call for tenders for provision of packed luches / snacks (cold) prepared off site and delivered daily. The

Provision of School Lunches (Cold) for Scoil na gCailíní (16202B), Laurel Hill, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan

Scoil na gCailini

## Summary The Irish public-sector tender is for the provision of school lunches (cold) for Scoil na gCailíní, a primary school in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The estimated value is €211,356 and the contract duration is 3 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of packed lunches/snacks (cold) prepared off-site and delivered daily to 158 students * Compliance with School Meals Scheme through the Department of Social Protection (DSP) * Fulfilment of social objectives, including providing wholesome food to families in financial difficulty

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Relevant experience in school meal provision * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: 3 years' experience in similar contracts

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €211,356 * Submission deadline: Fri Jul 17 15:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 3 years * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission through etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + School Meal Tender Documents Scoil na gCailini 16202B + TRD document (TRD-Cold-Lunch-andor-Afterschool-Club(s)-below-750k-V1.0-11122025.docx)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in school meal provision and a strong social responsibility ethos. * Opportunities: Potential for long-term contract and positive social impact. * Risks: Uncertainty around DSP funding, potential for high competition.

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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