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"Preparation and delivery of hot lunch - catering to target groups at the preliminary request of the Municipality of Rakitovo", in connection with the implementation of operation BG05SFPR003-1.001 - "Warm lunch" under the Program for Food and Basic Material Assistance 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus with an implementation period from 01.01.2027 to 31.12.2027.
„Приготвяне и доставка на топъл обяд - кетъринг на целеви групи по предварителна заявка на Община Ракитово“, във връзка с изпълнение на операция BG05SFPR003-1.001 – „Топъл обяд“ по Програма за храни и основно материално подпомагане 2021-2027, съфинансирана от Европейски Социален Фонд Плюс със срок на изпълнение от 01.01.2027г. до 31.12.2027 г. — original title
Your path to submission
- Deadline: 2 November at 23:59 — 2 days left.
- You submit on ЦАИС ЕОП — not here and not by e-mail. ↗
- Collect your evidence — the eligibility requirements are listed on this page; for many of them the analysis explains how to obtain them.
What the buyer is looking for
1.1.Object of the order: The subject of this contract is “SERVICE” within the meaning of Art. 3, para. 1, item 3 of the PPA with the name: "Preparation and delivery of hot lunch - catering to target groups at the preliminary request of the Municipality of Rakitovo", in connection with the implementation of operation BG05SFPR003-1.001 - "Warm lunch" under the Program for Food and Basic Material Assistance 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus with an implementation period from 01.01.2027 to 31.12.2027. 1.2. Subject of the contract "Preparation and delivery of hot lunch - catering of target groups at the preliminary request of the Municipality of Rakitovo", in connection with the implementation of operation BG05SFPR003-1.001 - "Warm lunch" under the Program for Food and Basic Material Assistance 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus. 1.3.General…
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… conditions When carrying out the subject of the contract, the Guide of the specific beneficiary for the implementation and management of contracts under Operation BG05SFPR003-1.001 – “Warm Lunch” under the Food and Basic Material Assistance Program 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus, should be observed. The preparation and delivery of the food is carried out every working day of each calendar month in compliance with the instructions and requirements of the Assignor in terms of address, time of delivery, main components and according to the technical specification. The preparation and delivery of food subject to this public procurement will provide food in the settlements of the Municipality of Rakitovo (Rakitovo and 2 settlements) on the territory of the Municipality of Rakitovo with a capacity of up to 300 persons each working day. Participants in the procedure must submit a minimum of four sample weekly menus. The proposed sample menus must include foods in the required quantities, types, contents, method of preparation and storage in full compliance with all applicable regulations. · The contractor should carry out the purchase of food products in compliance with food safety requirements, н
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Type of service
Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- The award came in at a median 99% of the estimated value (40 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually about right here. Sector: 55%.n = 40
- 66% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (193 awards since 2018, spread over 49 companies). 34% went to new names.n = 193 awards since 2018
- The median procedure drew 2 bids (190 procedures with a bid count); 37% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 3 bids.n = 190
- 0% of the bids received came from small and medium-sized enterprises (53 procedures with a bid mix). Sector: 26%.n = 53
- 1% of awards went to companies from abroad (193 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 0%.n = 193
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 01/11/2026.
Who has won at this buyer so far
Across all contract types of this buyer — not just this sector. A city buys software and fire engines through the same purchasing office.
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| БОЖИЛОВ ЕООД | 46 | 2026 |
| РТ ПРОЕКТ ООД | 22 | 2024–2026 |
| Екоконсулт Пловдив ЕООД | 20 | 2024–2026 |
| Делчев Инженеринг ООД | 15 | 2024–2026 |
| Д2 Строй ЕООД | 8 | 2024–2025 |
How often this buyer tenders this kind of work
Tactics
When contracts were awarded in this country and sector, usually about 3 bids came in. A normal field for this market. (Based on 807 completed awards — not a statement about this procedure.)
This procedure allows 10 days between publication and deadline — typical in this country is 30 (median of 1,862 procedures). Much tighter than usual: the first week counts.
The deadline falls on a Monday — your last full working day is the Friday before. Have evidence and guarantees together by Thursday.
Foreign bidders
Among 961 recorded awards in Bulgaria · Hotel & restaurant services over 3 years, no foreign winner yet — bidding here means being a pioneer.
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