2026/20 CFT for the provision of Hospitality and Catering Services to Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer, Co. Louth.

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

2026/20 CFT for the provision of Hospitality and Catering Services to Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer, 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 operate a concessionary catering service for Scoil Uí Mhuirí, Dunleer, Co. Louth. The contract will be awarded for 2 years with an option to extend for 2 years.

## Scope & Deliverables * Operation of a concessionary catering service for Scoil Uí Mhuirí * Provision of hospitality services * Meeting the necessary qualitative criteria

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Demonstrated professional capability to meet the necessary qualitative criteria + Compulsory site visit to view school premises * Experience: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €1,500,000 * Submission deadline: 20th July 2026, noon * Contract duration: 4 years (2 years + 2 years option to extend) * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document package available on the eTenders website + Compulsory site visit report

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit established catering service providers with experience in operating concessionary services for educational institutions. * Opportunities: + Potential for contract extension beyond 2 years + Opportunity to provide hospitality and catering services to a school community * Risks: + High competition due to the estimated value of the contract + Need to demonstrate professional capability and meet qualitative criteria

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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