DPS for the Provision of Fresh and Wholesale Food supplies to schools/centers under Kildare Wicklow Education and Training Board
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Your path to submission
- Deadline: 20 July 2029 at 12:00 — 1020 days left.
- You submit on eTenders Ireland — not here and not by e-mail. ↗
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Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- In this sector the buyer awards roughly every 3 months (7 awards, most recently August 2026) — the next award is due around November 2026 by that rhythm. The last award went to Freddie Hamilton Wholesale LTD.n = 7
- 27% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (151 awards since 2014, spread over 93 companies). That is well below the sector norm (41%) — this buyer switches suppliers more often than others.n = 151 awards since 2014
- The median procedure drew 3 bids (135 procedures with a bid count); 17% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 3 bids.n = 135
- The award came in at a median 98% of the estimated value (13 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually about right here.n = 13
- 1% of awards went to companies from abroad (151 awards with a known winner country). Sector average: 2%.n = 151
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 04/10/2026.
Foreign bidders
In Ireland · Food & beverages, 10 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 914 recorded awards).
Typical field: median 1 (from 5 awards).
What the buyer is looking for
The Contracting Authority (KWETB) wishes to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the supply and delivery of fresh and wholesale food supplies – (not limited to the following) fresh meat and poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, fresh vegetables, herbs, spices, dry goods, sauces, oils, fresh and dried fruits, seeds, nuts, vinegar, wines, frozen foods, convenience foods, to its schools and education centres (including offices if required)
Contract
Who has won here before
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Rafters Cafe School Food Company | 5 | 2023–2025 |
| David Falconer Architects Ltd | 5 | 2023–2026 |
| GET FRESH CATERING LTD | 4 | 2023–2025 |
| Glenlow Construction Ltd. T/A Nolan Construction | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| MFE Contracts Ltd | 3 | 2022–2025 |
How often this buyer tenders this
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