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Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

Suppliers should consider developing differentiation strategies that provide
innovative product and supply chain channels to improve the existing level
of service and reduce costs.

Opportunities are more likely to come in the form of changes to product
offerings that reduce cost and improve the efficiency of distribution, than in
new types of food product.

Purchasing policy and supplier requirements

Foodservice Category Strategy
• Planned, proactive and continuous engagement with the internal
customer and supply communities.

• Determine opportunities in the supply market to reduce costs and
improve service levels.
• Conduct a robust competitive process in line with HSE Procurement
Policy and EU Procurement Directives.

How to do Business with the HSE
• The main route for new business is through the Irish Public Sector
Procurement website www.etenders.gov.ie.

• Register your company interest by category of product and receive
notification of new tender opportunities as they arise.
• Engage with HSE Procurement through Sourcing and Contracting &
Logistics and Inventory Management.
Things to consider when tendering to the HSE
• Is the requirement clear? If not, seek clarification in line with the
communications protocol specified in the tender documents.
• Answer all the questions as fully as possible, give examples and
reference previous relevant experience.
• Be clear and concise.

• Follow the requested format and instruction to tenders.
• Attach all requested documentation.
• Make sure to get your tender in on time and to the correct address.

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