Single Party Framework for the Provision of Catering Design and Consultancy Services

Single Party Framework for the Provision of Catering Design and Consultancy Services

Health Service Executive (HSE)

## Summary The Health Service Executive (HSE) is procuring a Single Party Framework for the Provision of Catering Design and Consultancy Services. The framework will be used to deliver catering design consultancy services in the South-West region of Ireland.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provide catering design consultancy services to the HSE in the South-West region * Work within the design team to deliver a review of existing catering systems * Assist with the tendering of projects to the market and administration of contracts

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Not stated * Qualifications: + Must have experience in providing catering design consultancy services + Must have knowledge of EU procurement regulations * Certifications: + Not stated * Experience: + Must have at least 5 years' experience in providing catering design consultancy services

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €4,000,000 (excluding VAT) * Submission deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 48 months * Framework agreement: Yes, without reopening of competition

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders website * Languages: English only * Key documents to prepare: + Tender document (RFT) + Qualitative and technical specifications + ESPD (European Single Procurement Document)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit companies with experience in providing catering design consultancy services in the healthcare sector. * Opportunities: + Potential for long-term contract with a major public sector client + Opportunity to work on multiple projects within the framework agreement * Risks: + High level of competition due to the estimated value and duration of the contract + Need to meet strict eligibility criteria and technical 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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