Call for Tender for the provision of Cold Lunch Club under the School Meals Scheme to Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire 19302U

The Board of Management of Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire 19302U is seeking proposals for the provision

Call for Tender for the provision of Cold Lunch Club under the School Meals Scheme to Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire 19302U

Virgin Mary Boys National School

## Summary The Virgin Mary Boys National School is seeking a provider for the Cold Lunch Club under the School Meals Scheme, serving 164 students in Dublin. The estimated value of the contract is €150,552.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of cold lunches to 164 students daily during the school year * Service duration: 36 months

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing school meal services + Ability to meet nutritional standards and dietary requirements * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: At least 3 years of experience in providing similar services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €150,552 * Submission deadline: July 22, 2026, at 15:00 IST * Contract duration: 36 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal (https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8548403) * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tender Structure XML - Cycle 1 + TRD-Cold-Lunch-Club- Scoil na Maighdine Mhuire 19302U

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit providers with experience in school meal services, particularly those familiar with the Irish market and nutritional standards. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract (36 months) + Chance to serve a large number of students (164) daily * Risks: + Uncertainty regarding DSP funding approval for each academic year + Competition from other providers

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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