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CAT-20-009 Fresh Muffins, Cookies and Associated Items

Education Authority NI

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2021 at 10:15

Award Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2021 at 18:14

Tender Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2021 at 13:32

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement process for the supply of fresh muffins, cookies, and associated bakery items. This tender, titled "CAT-20-009 Fresh Muffins, Cookies and Associated Items," is classified under the bakery products category (CPV code 15612500). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 5 July 2021, aiming to deliver products to various educational and youth facilities across Northern Ireland from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in bakery products, particularly those with experience in supplying to educational institutions and community centres. Companies that can provide high-quality items at competitive prices are well-positioned to bid for this contract, as evaluation criteria focus equally on product characteristics and costs. Given the specific delivery requirements and the potential for additional usage by other local bodies, suppliers who can demonstrate flexibility and reliability in their responses may find this tender particularly advantageous for expanding their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAT-20-009 Fresh Muffins, Cookies and Associated Items

Notice Description

The Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of fresh muffins, cookies and associated items to school meals kitchens, outdoor education centres and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland during the 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022. In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding contract, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further three months from the expiry of the Extension Period. It should be noted that other locations, including schools and youth centres may also use this framework. Please note that the outdoor education centres and youth centres may require delivery during periods when schools and school meals kitchens are closed, for example during the summer holiday period. Suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of fresh muffins, cookies and associated items on a regular basis are invited to tender for the opportunity to supply these products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of fresh muffins, cookies and associated items to school meals kitchens, outdoor education centres and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland during the 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022. In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding contract, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further three months from the expiry of the Extension Period. It should be noted that other locations, including schools and youth centres may also use this framework. Please note that the outdoor education centres and youth centres may require delivery during periods when schools and school meals kitchens are closed, for example during the summer holiday period. Suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of fresh muffins, cookies and associated items on a regular basis are invited to tender for the opportunity to supply these products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019004-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15612500 - Bakery products

15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes

15812000 - Pastry goods and cakes

15812100 - Pastry goods

15812200 - Cakes

15821200 - Sweet biscuits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
6 Aug 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 9AX
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
The Mall
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRINGFORD FOODS CO. LTD.

Further Information

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