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Sandwiches and Associated Products

Education Authority NI

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2026 at 11:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 Jun 2026 at 16:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

18 May 2026 at 14:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 14:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 15:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EA) has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of sandwiches and associated products. This contract involves the provision of goods to EA school meals kitchens, outdoor education centres, and headquarters canteens across Northern Ireland. The contract began on 1st July 2026 and runs until 30th June 2028, with an option to extend by up to 48 months. This open procedure tender was valued at £8,400,000 and was awarded to Early Days Foods Ltd. The procurement falls under the category of 'goods' and adheres to UK Central Government and Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates include the award signing on 19th June 2026. The main location for contract performance is Northern Ireland (region UKN06), and the procurement was managed by the Education Authority, located in Belfast.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises, particularly those in the food supply chain specialising in prepared foods like sandwiches. Businesses capable of meeting quality, availability, and delivery metrics would be ideally positioned to compete. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, allowing SMEs to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies with the ability to innovate and provide consistent quality in food services can leverage this opportunity to grow, particularly through extended contract scope and potential future extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sandwiches and Associated Products

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of Sandwiches and Associated Products to EA school meals kitchens, outdoor education centres and headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland. Contract period: 01 July 2026 - 30 June 2028 with options to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 48 months. The estimated value is : PS8,400,000 This Contract is established by the Education Authority and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows, who at some point, during the life of the Contract may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access at any point, with the permission of EA. This Contract is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or nonparticipating institutions may already have in place. Department of Education - Schools Plus https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus 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), Schoolmeals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. Further Education Colleges in NI : https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further educationfecolleges NICIE - https://nicie.org/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ 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) Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Additional items may be added to the Contract throughout the Term with the agreement of both the Buyer and the Supplier. This may include any Sandwiches, hospitality items and Associated Product options that may be required throughout the duration of the Contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 48 months

Planning Information

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for the Supply and Delivery of Sandwiches and Associated Products with Hospitality products for locations throughout Northern Ireland. Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064740
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064088-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15811510 - Sandwiches

15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2032-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Early Days Foods Ltd

Further Information

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