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Call for Tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to Drumgallagh National School 18002D

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Deadline: 10 November at 15:00 — 9 days left.
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What the buyer is looking for

The Board of Management of Drumgallagh National School 18002D 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 each academic year. The School intends to facilitate the availability of this service each day of the school year for 30 students. The school calendar will be furnished to the Successful Tenderer at the start of each academic year.

Contract

BuyerDrumgallagh NS

TypeServices

Estimated value€52,416

Published20 Oct 2026

ProcedureOpen procedure

Type of service

55 · Hotel & restaurant services15 · Food & beverages

CPV 55523100 · 15894210

Clement

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Deadline — Tuesday 10 November at 15:00

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