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Supply and Delivery of Cleaning and Hygiene Products to the Education Authority

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 10:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:50

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

25 Nov 2025 at 11:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

20 Nov 2025 at 15:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 09:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 17:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jun 2025 at 17:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Education Authority for the supply and delivery of cleaning and hygiene products across Northern Ireland has reached the award stage. The framework agreement, titled "Supply and Delivery of Cleaning and Hygiene Products to the Education Authority," encompasses various educational institutions including primary, post-primary, and nursery schools, as well as controlled youth centres and libraries. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and central government classifications. The framework employs an open procurement method allowing direct call offs at specified prices, supplemented by secondary competitions as detailed in the documentation. The contract was signed on 2nd March 2026, with the procurement period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, indicating a long-term commitment to suppliers, particularly regarding items like natural sponges, gloves, bins, and cleaning compounds.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and hygiene supplies. Suppliers like Alliance Disposables Limited and Galgorm Catering & Hygiene Supplies are already aboard, showcasing a mix of large and SMEs capable of fulfilling substantial orders across Northern Ireland. The framework’s design allows flexibility, permitting businesses to engage in supplemental tenders, thus enabling potential growth. The procurement’s requirement for comprehensive delivery capabilities means logistics-focused companies can particularly benefit. Given the inclusion of a management levy within the framework, strategic offerings by small and large enterprises can secure advantageous positions, tapping into recurring supply needs in educational contexts and expanding their portfolio to cover high-demand items amidst fluctuating regulatory landscapes. SMEs are deemed suitable for participation as indicated by the tender’s criteria, encouraging diverse market engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Cleaning and Hygiene Products to the Education Authority

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement will be established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schools, Nursery School for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Independent School in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Libraries NI https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) who may also use this Framework.

Planning Information

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the supply and delivery of cleaning and hygiene products to the Education Authority throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further information including the questionnaire can be downloaded from CfT Documents of CfT 5985106. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted no later than 3 pm on the closing date detailed. There are no formal documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Any information gathered will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment, at this stage to carrying out such a process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

03313200 - Natural sponges

18424000 - Gloves

18424300 - Disposable gloves

19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags

33141420 - Surgical gloves

34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

39224000 - Brooms and brushes and other articles of various types

39224100 - Brooms

39224300 - Brooms and brushes and other articles for household cleaning

39224310 - Toilet brushes

39224320 - Sponges

39224330 - Buckets

39224340 - Bins

39224350 - Dustpans

39525800 - Cleaning cloths

39525810 - Polishing cloths

39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products

39811000 - Preparations for perfuming or deodorising rooms

39811200 - Air sanitisers

39812100 - Floor polishes

39812300 - Polishing waxes

39812500 - Sealants

39813000 - Scouring pastes and powders

39830000 - Cleaning products

39831100 - Oil dispersant

39831200 - Detergents

39831210 - Dishwasher detergents

39831220 - Degreasing agents

39831230 - Grease digesters

39831240 - Cleaning compounds

39831250 - Rinsing solutions

39831300 - Floor cleaners

39831400 - Screen cleaners

39831600 - Toilet cleaners

39832000 - Dishwashing products

39832100 - Dishwashing powder

39833000 - Anti-dust products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,166,028 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,166,028 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,166,028 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,166,028 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Additional Buyers

Education Authority

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
8
Supplier Names

ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED

BANNER GROUP LIMITED

CLEANCARE IRELAND LTD

CONCEPT SERVICES (NI) LTD

Creative Activity Group Ltd

GALGORM CATERING & HYGIENE SUPPLIES

LYRECO UK LIMITED

Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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