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GALW/CSO1532/2025 Service concession contract for the provision of catering services for University of Galway on a concession basis.

Awarded to Sodexo Ireland Limited

University of Galway (ID 1400)(buyer)

Published
Published 19 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 26 March 2025
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Overview

University of Galway awarded a service concession contract for café and restaurant catering services valued at €28 million to Sodexo Ireland Limited on 7 May 2025. The contract runs for an initial three years with annual reviews and a maximum duration of seven years, with the concessionaire required to provide nutritious food at competitive rates and deliver sustainable, affordable, healthy dining experiences for the campus community.

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  • GALW/CSO1532/2025 Service concession contract for the provision of catering services for University of Galway on a concession basis.

    University of Galway intends to establish a Contract for the provision of Café and Restaurant services for an initial 3 years with annual reviews and up to a maximum period of 7 years. The successful tenderer will be required to provide exciting, nutritious food at competitive rates to the campus community. University of Galway continues its commitment to work in partnership with catering companies to deliver sustainable, affordable, healthy, quality dining experiences for our diverse campus community. This document sets out the attributes which inform the selection process for the appointment of catering companies to operate university restaurants. The full list of requirements are contained in the tender documents. All responses must be submitted in a ZIP FILE format.

    €28,000,000Won by Sodexo Ireland Limited

Key details

Country
Ireland
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
€28,000,000
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hotel, restaurant and retail trade servicesRestaurant and food-serving servicesCafeteria servicesCanteen and catering servicesCanteen servicesCanteen and other restricted-clientele cafeteria servicesCatering services

Award outcome

Awarded value
€28,000,000
Award date
7 May 2025
Contract period
— → 5 May 2032
Winner
  • Sodexo Ireland Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    15 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    19 February 2025

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