ETENDERS

Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 24/05/2022

Expire date: 24/06/2022

External Reference: 2022-212044

TED Reference: 2022/S 102-285335

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim ETB
N/A
Quay Street
Sligo
Sligo
IE
Contact person: Emma Smith
Telephone: +353 719194800
E-mail: emmacsmith@msletb.ie
NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.msletb.ie/
Address of the buyer profile: https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/1692

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=214866&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  http://irl.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=214866&B=ETENDERS_SIMPLE
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

School Meals for St Tiernan's College, Crossmolina.
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

55524000  -  School catering services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The Contracting Authority requires the provision of sustainable (evolving process) healthy, balanced and nutritious catering service to its students, staff and visitors at affordable prices. A high quality, responsive and flexible service is required in providing a range of pre-prepared lunch food options.  It should be noted that the menu must be in line with the School’s Healthy Eating Policy and the School Meals Programme.  In order to prevent menu fatigue a varied choice of meals should be provided and seasonality of produce considered.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 360000.00  EUR
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

55520000  -  Catering services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  IE042 -  West
Main site or place of performance:  
Crossmolina Co. Mayo
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The Contracting Authority requires the provision of sustainable (evolving process) healthy, balanced and nutritious catering service to its students, staff and visitors at affordable prices. A high quality, responsive and flexible service is required in providing a range of pre-prepared lunch food options.  It should be noted that the menu must be in line with the School’s Healthy Eating Policy and the School Meals Programme.  In order to prevent menu fatigue a varied choice of meals should be provided and seasonality of produce considered.  The successful tenderer will be expected to demonstrate innovation and flair in the creation of value for money menus taking into consideration the socioeconomic conditions of the area and must also provide a number of ‘special theme’ catering days as the occasion demands.  Lunch meal deals are also encouraged i.e. hot lunch, fruit and drink package etc. Consideration should also be given for those with special dietary needs such as gluten-free and vegetarian.  Continuous improvement and innovation of the service is expected over the estimated 33 weeks of the school year Funding is provided for School Meals (Local projects) Scheme through the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. Funding is allocated on a school year basis and must be applied for each year. There is no automatic entitlement to funding and all applications  are considered on the available budget for the Scheme. Whilst this competition is being run for a specific period it is entirely dependent on the aforementioned funding, and MSLETB reserve the right to cancel the contract in the event that funding is no longer forthcoming
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 360000.00  EUR
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 24
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
Two extensions of 24 months each subject to satisfactory performance.
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Refer to tender documents on e-Tenders (214801)
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.1)

Information about a particular profession

Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:  
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
For the hospitality/catering sector with certification in Food Safety and all legislation regarding the provision of food.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  24/06/2022
Local time:  11:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 12  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  24/06/2022
Local time:  11:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  no
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@highcourts.ie

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The High Court
Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@highcourts.ie

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

The High Court
The Four Courts
Dublin 7
IE