Tender

Pre-Market Engagement - Foodstuffs

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

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11 Nov 2021 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority NI is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Foodstuffs" aimed at establishing frameworks for the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to school kitchens across Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically food, beverages, tobacco, and related products (CPV code: 15000000). The pre-market engagement event will take place virtually on 25th November 2021, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, and interested suppliers must register by emailing catering.procure@eani.org.uk before the deadline of 12 noon on 22nd November 2021. This event is designed to gather market capabilities to inform future tender documentation.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in school catering and related food products. Companies interested in potentially supplying foodstuffs to educational institutions will find this engagement an ideal platform to showcase their capabilities, gain insights into the requirements of the Education Authority, and establish connections within the Northern Ireland educational sector. Participation may enhance visibility and facilitate future contract awards in a vital public service area.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Foodstuffs

Notice Description

The Education Authority seeks to establish frameworks for the supply and delivery of foodstuffs to school kitchens located throughout Northern Ireland and will procure these frameworks early in 2022. As part of the preparation activities, the Education Authority are holding a pre-market engagement event intended to investigate and understand supply market capabilities to inform the development of specifications and tender documentation. The event will be a virtual session and is open to all interested suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f5ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028237-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco 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
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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