Health Service Executive (HSE)
## Summary The Health Service Executive (HSE) is tendering for a Concession Licence to Operate a Retail Shop Unit and Café Service at Louth County Hospital. The contract duration is 48 months, with an estimated value of €250,000.
## Scope & Deliverables - Operation of a retail shop unit and café service at Louth County Hospital - Provision of various products to members of the public, patients, staff, and other persons attending at the hospital - Ongoing cleaning, maintenance, and general environmental and hygiene management of the Retail Shop Unit
## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Not stated - Qualifications: + Relevant experience in operating a retail shop unit and café service + Compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines - Certifications: + ISO 22000 2018 (food safety) + ISO14001 (environmental management) + I.S.343:2000 (food safety management incorporating HACCP) - Experience: + Previous experience in operating a retail shop unit and café service
## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €250,000 - Submission deadline: 12:00 noon on 15th September 2026 - Contract duration: 48 months (with option for two 12-month extensions) - Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal at www.etenders.gov.ie - Languages: English - Key documents to prepare: + Tender Response Document (TRD) + Licence Fee Proposal Sheet + Appendices 1-17 (as specified in the tender document)
## Bid Considerations - This opportunity suits companies with experience in operating retail shop units and café services, particularly those familiar with Irish regulations and standards. - Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract extension + Opportunity to provide a variety of products to hospital staff and visitors - Risks: + Competition from other bidders + Compliance with regulatory requirements
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