Social Kitchen Services for the Ministry of Defence in Varna

This tender concerns the provision of social kitchen services for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) located in Varna, Bulgaria. The service will be performed in accordance with current regulations, specifically Decree No. N-4/18.04.2024 on the organization and activities of military clubs, social kitchens, and residences for retired military personnel, veterans, and disabled veterans, as well as the Rules for the functioning and organization of social kitchens within the MoD. The scope of work involves the preparation and provision of lunch for up to 35 individuals, served on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00. The contractor must ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements at the time of service delivery, adapting to any regulatory changes. A key requirement is the provision of a suitable premises with good urban accessibility for users, considering their advanced age, mobility issues, and general health conditions. This facility must accommodate on-site dining, meet all necessary sanitary and hygiene standards, and possess registration from relevant control bodies in accordance with Bulgarian legislation. If an on-site facility cannot be secured, the prepared hot meals must be delivered to a location provided by the Executive Agency "Military Clubs and Military Recreation" at the Military Club in Varna, located at 2 Vladislav Varnenchik Blvd. The contractor must also possess at least one owned or leased transport vehicle that meets hygiene requirements for food delivery. This vehicle requirement is waived if dining takes place at the food preparation facility. Further details regarding the specific types and quantities of food required are available in the full tender documentation.

This is a services contract in the social protection and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Catering. Located in Bulgaria, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BGN 118,311.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.