Separate lot No. 3: "Service of a social kitchen for the Ministry of Defense in Blagoevgrad"

This public procurement tender concerns Lot No. 3, specifically the provision of services for a social kitchen operating under the Ministry of Defence, located in the city of Blagoevgrad. The core of the service involves the preparation and delivery of daily lunches, available on all weekdays throughout the contract period. Each lunch will consist of a main course and bread, adhering strictly to the technical specifications provided by the contracting authority, detailed in Appendix No. 1 of the procurement documentation.

In addition to the regular daily meals, the service includes the provision of ten (10) special festive lunches to commemorate national and major Christian holidays. These celebrations include March 3rd, Easter, May 6th, September 6th and 22nd, Christmas, and New Year's Day. For these occasions, supplementary food and/or beverages will be provided, depending on the specific holiday and allocated budget. Examples of such items include non-alcoholic beverages, Easter bread (kozunak), dyed eggs, turkey, lamb, grilled meats, festive bread with charms (pitka s kusmeti), and banitsa, among others. These festive meals are intended for up to 40 individuals. The prepared lunches for eligible persons are to be served daily between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

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 112,652.

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.