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    ContractsUniversity of Galway Catering Services Concession – Single Supplier Framework Agreement
    Awarded contract

    University of Galway Catering Services Concession – Single Supplier Framework Agreement

    Awarded
    1.4m
    Published 1 Jun 2026

    University of Galway seeks a catering concessionaire to operate Saol Café under social enterprise principles with responsibility for all operational and commercial aspects.

    🇮🇪IrelandPublished 1 Jun 2026· 2 months agoviaTED
    Awarded
    1.4m
    Published 1 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      1,400,000currency not stated
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
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    • Location
      🇮🇪Ireland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TH
      Tribe Hospitality Group
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    1 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of Galway seeks a qualified catering services concessionaire to operate Saol Café, a social enterprise café located in the ILAS Building, and provide associated hospitality services. The selected concessionaire will enter into a service concession contract with the University and assume full operational, management, and commercial responsibility for the café. The concessionaire must operate according to social enterprise principles, including inclusive and supported employment practices, environmental sustainability initiatives, and community engagement activities. The successful tenderer must comply with all contractual obligations, legislative requirements, and University of Galway policies. This is a single-supplier framework agreement opportunity. For detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms, refer to Appendix 1 of the Request for Tender (RFT) document.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

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    Publisher
    Publications Office of the European Union
    Licence
    EU 2011/833/EU + TED reuse notice
    Source
    ted.europa.eu
    Record ID
    371819-2026
    EP
    Buyer
    EDUCATION PROCUREMENT SERVICE EPS
    Sector
    Facilities Management