Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meal Scheme

Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meal Scheme

St Patrick's De la Salle BNS

## Summary The St Patrick's De la Salle BNS is seeking a contractor to provide hot meals under the School Meal Scheme. The tender is open to all eligible bidders.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provision of hot meals for students participating in the School Meal Scheme * Meals must meet nutritional and quality standards set by the contracting authority

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Experience in providing catering services to schools or similar settings + Compliance with relevant food safety and hygiene regulations * Certifications: + Not specified * Experience: + Proven track record of delivering high-quality meals to students

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €194,521.0 * Submission deadline: Mon Aug 03 17:00:00 IST 2026 * Contract duration: Not stated * Framework/DPS: None mentioned

## How to Bid * Submission method: Online through the eTenders website * Languages: English (Irish may be accepted, but not specified) * Key documents to prepare: + Tender submission form + Technical proposal outlining catering experience and quality control measures + Financial proposal outlining pricing and payment terms

## Bid Considerations * This tender suits contractors with experience in providing catering services to schools or similar settings. * Opportunities: Potential for long-term contract extension, depending on performance. * Risks: Competition from established providers, potential for changes in school meal scheme policies.

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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