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CAT-23-007 SOFT DRINKS AND WATER TO THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY- 5403318

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Oct 2024 at 09:00

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Tender

14 Jun 2024 at 15:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority (EA) has published a tender for the supply of soft drinks and water products slated to begin on 1st October 2024. This contract, titled "CAT-23-007 SOFT DRINKS AND WATER TO THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY- 5403318," pertains to the CPV classification 15982000 for soft drinks, and it falls under the goods category. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £15,750,000.00 and an initial duration of 4 years, with options to extend up to 24 additional months. The supplier for this contract is Henderson Foodservice Ltd., located in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. The delivery scope includes various educational bodies and facilities across Northern Ireland, including primary, post-primary, Catholic maintained, independent, and Irish medium schools, as well as further education colleges and other educational centres managed by the EA. Key dates include the contract signing date of 17th September 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in beverages, particularly those producing soft drinks, mineral waters, flavoured waters, and related products such as fruit and vegetable juices, to expand their reach in the education sector across Northern Ireland. The comprehensive supply and delivery requirement, spanning numerous educational institutions, presents lucrative contract value and volume potentials. Enterprises with robust supply chain capabilities, modern slavery and human rights compliance, and a focus on social value will be especially well-suited to meet the EA's criteria. This open procedure provides a clear pathway for capable suppliers to secure a substantial and long-term contract with opportunities for extension.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CAT-23-007 SOFT DRINKS AND WATER TO THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY- 5403318

Notice Description

The Education Authority invites tenders for the Supply of Soft Drinks and Water products for 4 years from the Commencement Date (anticipated to be 1st October 2024) with options to extend for a further period of 24 months with a maximum of two extension points (giving a total potential Contract Period of 6 years). This will involve potential supply and delivery to all schools across NI.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority invites tenders for the Supply of Soft Drinks and Water products for 4 years from the Commencement Date (anticipated to be 1st October 2024) with options to extend for a further period of 24 months with a maximum of two extension points (giving a total potential Contract Period of 6 years). This will involve potential supply and delivery to all schools across NI.

Options: Option to extend up to and including 24 months with a maximum of two extension points

Renewal: There will be a continuing need for supply of soft drinks and water following expiry of this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047022
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031805-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices

15321000 - Fruit juices

15321800 - Concentrated juices

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

15981000 - Mineral water

15981100 - Still mineral water

15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters

15982000 - Soft drinks

15982200 - Chocolate milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,750,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,750,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,750,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 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
the Education Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LTD

Further Information

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