Catering for Summit of Mayors

Catering for the Summit of Mayors, a two day conference in Cork City Hall on 5th and 6th October 2026.

Catering for Summit of Mayors

Cork City Council

## Summary Cork City Council is procuring catering services for the Summit of Mayors, a two-day conference in Cork City Hall on 5th and 6th October 2026. The estimated value excluding VAT is €47,500.

## Scope & Deliverables * Catering services for a two-day conference * Provision of food and beverages for attendees

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing catering services for events + Ability to provide high-quality food and beverages * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in providing catering services for similar events

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value excluding VAT: €47,500 * Submission deadline: Thu Jul 23 10:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 4 months * 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 Response Document (Services - Catering.docx) + Template Services Contract for reference only (Appendix 1 - Services Contract 15 Jan 2024 Template.docx)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing catering services for events, particularly those with a presence in the South-West region of Ireland. * Opportunities: + Potential to establish a long-term relationship with Cork City Council + Opportunity to showcase expertise in providing high-quality catering services * Risks: + High competition due to the open tender process + Potential for delays or changes in the project timeline

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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