Ireland – School-meal services – CALL FOR TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF HOT MEALS UNDER THE SCHOOL MEALS SCHEME TO GAELSCOIL BHUN CRANNCHA (20097G)

The Board of Management of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha is seeking proposals for the provision of hot meals under the School Meals Scheme through the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and is dependent on the level of DSP funding approved for 2025/2026. Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha has a current enrolment of 69 pupils in three mainstream classes. The school calendar will be furnished to the successful company at the beginning of each school year. It is important to note that there is no kitchen facility available for food providers in our school. The items are to be prepared off site and delivered to the school daily. The service provider will be fully responsible for ensuring that optimum temperature controls are adhered to at all stages, including reheating of any meals. Service providers will be required to distribute the meals to each classroom in a timely manner in advance of the student’s relevant lunch time. The school will agree with the successful service provider on the most appropriate distribution system and waste management system for the school. The successful tenderer should view the site in advance of submitting a tender proposal. The site visit will allow service providers to propose any works, installation and or replacement of any necessary equipment to ensure the hot meals provision will commence from the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic year. Site Visits can be arranged by contacting the school via email (gsbc1999@gmail.com). We would like all site visits to be concluded by 22nd May 2025 . A high quality, flexible and responsive service in line with “Nutrition Standards for Hot School Meals" is required.