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    Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

    Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

    Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

    1. Competition notice published

      Apr 16, 8:39 AMApril 16, 2025 8:39 AM

    2. Supplier selection

      Jun 11, 12:00 AMJune 11, 2025 12:00 AM

    3. Contract signed

      Jul 15, 12:00 AMJuly 15, 2025 12:00 AM

    4. Result notice published

      Oct 21, 8:09 AMOctober 21, 2025 8:09 AM

    Brief

    Ireland: Tenders/Kilkenny and Carlow ETB/Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB

    Awarded

    The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

    Brief

    Kantiner og cateringtjenester

    Kilkenny and Carlow ETB has entered into agreements with Freshtoday Southeast Catering Limited, Pat long catering, noreside catering, and Rafters Cafe School Food Company for the supply, delivery, and distribution of school meals in the South-East region of Ireland. The services are divided into 10 lots, with each resulting in a separate contract. The initial term for each contract is 12 months, with options to extend for up to three additional 12-month periods, making a total potential duration of 4 years. The maximum total estimated value of the contracts is 7,000,000 EUR. A mandatory requirement for tenderers was to complete site visits to the schools. One bid was received for this tender.

    Result

    Winners
    • Freshtoday Southeast Catering Limited
    • Pat long catering
    • Rafters Cafe School Food Company
    • noreside catering
    Number of bids
    1
    Contract value
    €7,000,000

    About the bid

      Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board (the “Contracting Authority”) invites tenders (“Tenders”) to this Request for Tenders (“RFT”) from economic operators (“Tenderers”) for the provision of the Services as described in Appendix 1 to this RFT (“the Services”)for the provision of School Meals to students as outlined in the RFT and additional details outlined in the excel document Appendix 2 Pricing Schedule. Service must be provided in line with the Nutrition Standards for School Meals document attached to this tender under the remit of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB. Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. This public procurement competition will be divided into 10 lots (each a “Lot”) as described in the tender opportunity. Each Lot will result in a separate contract. Tenderers can apply for a maximum of 5 lots. The contracts will be offered for the initial term of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend the term for a period of up to Twelve (12) months with a maximum of Three (3) such extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory performance of service providers. NOTE - SITE VISIT/S are a MANDATORY requirement- The Schools return from Easter Break on Monday 28th April 2025 and all visits must be completed by 7th May 2025, contact the school to arrange your appt and ensure to have your visit registered with the school on the day. TENDERERS SHOULD ENSURE TO FAMILARISE THEMSELVES WITH THE AWARD CRITERION REQUIREMENTS AND THE REQUIREMENT OF "GOODS SAMPLING" subject to passing in min criterion as outlined.

      Contact phone
      0599138560
      Contact email
      claire.meehan@kcetb.ie
      Address
      Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny, R95AVX2 Kilkenny

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    Award Criteria

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      Cost @15%

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      Quality @ 30%

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      Food Safety and Quality Controls @ 20%

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      Proposed Resources and Timelines @ 15%

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      Contract Performance and Reporting @ 10%

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      Green Procurement @ 10%

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    Contracting authority
    Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
    Title
    Request for Tenders for the Services to Supply, Delivery and Distribution of School Meals to Kilkenny and Carlow ETB
    Type
    ResultPrequalification
    Main code
    55524000School catering services
    Supplemental codes
    55500000Canteen and catering services55520000Catering services55523100School-meal services
    Location
    South-East
    Estimated value
    €7,000,000.00
    Duration
    4 years

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