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Call for Tender for the provision of Cold lunch under the School Meals Scheme to St Helen's SNS 19762i

Issued by St. Helen's Senior Natinal School (Portmarnock) · via eTenders — Ireland (national public procurement portal)

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Published
21 Sept 2026
Closes
12 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC
Bid opening
12 Oct 2026, 14:30 UTC
Value
EUR 352,512
Reference
CM;19762i;0926
Location
Ireland
Sector
Agriculture & Food
Type
services

Details

The Board of Management of St Helen's SNS 19762i is seeking proposals for the provision of Cold Meals under the 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 384 students. The school calendar will be furnished to the Successful Tenderer at the start of each academic year.

Contracting authority: St. Helen's Senior Natinal School (Portmarnock)

Procurement type: Services

Procedure: Open

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 55523100-School-meal services; 15894210-School meals

Estimated value: EUR 352,512

Contract duration: 36 months

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 05/10/2026 15:00

Tender opening: 12/10/2026 15:30

EU funding: No

Directive: Yes Directive: 2014/24/EU (Classic)

Region (NUTS): IE061

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