Call for Tender for the provision of Cold Lunch and Afterschool under the School Meals Scheme to Athea National School
Issued by Athea National School · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)
- Published
- 4 Sept 2026
- Closes
- 28 Sept 2026, 11:00 UTC
- Bid opening
- 28 Sept 2026, 11:30 UTC
- Value
- EUR 155,142
- Reference
- SM;15685T;0926
- Location
- Ireland
- Sector
- Agriculture & Food
- Type
- services
Details
The Board of Management of Athea National School - 15685T is seeking proposals for the provision of Cold Lunch and Afterschool under School Meals Scheme through the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for each academic year. The School intends to facilitate the availability of this service each day of the school year for 169 students. The school calendar will be furnished to the Successful Tenderer at the start of each academic year.
Contracting authority: Athea National School
Procurement type: Services
Procedure: Open
Contract involves: A Public Contract
CPV codes: 55523100-School-meal services; 15894210-School meals
Estimated value: EUR 155,142
Contract duration: 36 months
Awarded in lots: No
Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
Clarification period ends: 18/09/2026 12:00
Tender opening: 28/09/2026 12:30
EU funding: No
Directive: Directive: 2014/24/EU (Classic)
Region (NUTS): IE051
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Context for bidders
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Documents
- Contract notice 8988593.pdfDownload (pdf)
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