Call for Tender for the provision of hot school meals under the School Meals Scheme to Ballinlough National School 11943S.

The Board of Management of Ballinlough National School (11943S) Is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of hot school meals under the School Meals Scheme to Ballinlough National School 11943S.

Ballinlough Nat School

## Summary The Ballinlough National School is seeking a provider for hot school meals under the School Meals Scheme. The estimated value of the contract is €70,000 and it will last for 36 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot school meals to 40 students at Ballinlough National School * Service provision for each day of the school year

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Not stated

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €70,000 * Submission deadline: Thu Jul 09 15:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission required through https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8449135 * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD-Hot Meal-Ballinlough National School- 11943S) + Contract Notice (CFT Hot Meals - Ballinlough National School 11943S)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing school meal services. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract extension + Opportunity to work with a public sector client * Risks: + Uncertainty around DSP funding levels + Limited information on eligibility and qualifications requirements

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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