Planning

CAT-21-002 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Planning

06 Aug 2021 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority is planning a tender process for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables destined for School Meals Kitchens across Northern Ireland. The procurement will facilitate pre-market engagement meetings on 22nd and 23rd September 2021, available via MS Teams or Zoom, to discuss the Authority's requirements. Interested suppliers should express their interest by emailing catering.procure@eani.org.uk by 12 noon on 23rd August 2021, as attendance is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The contract is classified under the CPV code 15300000 and falls under the goods category, with a contract period of approximately 360 days; the procurement is currently in the planning stage with future notices expected to follow.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fresh produce sector, particularly those experienced in supplying fruits and vegetables for public institutions. Suppliers that can demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of the education sector, as well as those capable of delivering high-quality products to support school meal programmes, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the pre-market meetings will also be instrumental for businesses looking to gain insights into the procurement process and establish relationships with the Education Authority.

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Notice Title

CAT-21-002 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. EA wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products which will assist the tender panel with the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure existing and future requirements are met and will also provide procurement awareness for suppliers regarding EA's requirements for the purchase of these products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. Additional information: The estimated date of publication at II.3 is subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019034-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
catering.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 9AX
Post Town
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

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
The Mall
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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