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Planning

25 Oct 2023 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) is planning a procurement process to establish two frameworks for the supply and delivery of frozen food products and fresh poultry and poultry products to school meals kitchens in Northern Ireland. The tender is anticipated to be issued in January 2024. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in a pre-market engagement event via MS Teams, scheduled for the week commencing 27th November 2023. The deadline for expressing interest in attending the event is 15th November 2023. Suppliers can email catering.procure@eani.org.uk with specific details. The Education Authority aims to appoint multiple suppliers to the frameworks to meet their requirements.

This tender by the Education Authority NI offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of frozen food and poultry products. Suitable businesses interested in supplying to school meals kitchens in Northern Ireland can participate in the pre-market engagement event to understand the Education Authority's requirements and market capabilities. This procurement process will create opportunities for suppliers to secure contracts for the supply and delivery of food products within the specified categories. Interested suppliers should ensure timely registration on the http://etendersni.gov.uk website to access tender documentation when issued.

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Notice Title

CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods

Notice Description

The Education Authority (EA) wishes to establish two frameworks, one for the supply and delivery of frozen food products, and another for supply and delivery of fresh poultry and poultry products, for delivery to school meals kitchens. It is envisaged that a number of suppliers will be appointed to the frameworks. 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 (EA) wishes to establish two frameworks, one for the supply and delivery of frozen food products, and another for supply and delivery of fresh poultry and poultry products, for delivery to school meals kitchens. Additional information: The estimated date of publication at II.3 is subject to change

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040ed5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031465-2023
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

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
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2024Expired
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 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

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

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