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title: "CAT-20-005 Fresh Fish"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02901c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
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# CAT-20-005 Fresh Fish

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02901c

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Education Authority (EA) is conducting an open procurement process titled "CAT-20-005 Fresh Fish," aimed at sourcing the supply and delivery of fresh fish to school meals kitchens and various educational institutions across Northern Ireland. This procurement falls under the goods category within the food industry, specifically targeting fish fillets and related products. The initial framework period is set from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022, with potential extensions for an additional three periods of up to 12 months each. The deadline for submitting bids was 19 July 2021, with the tender adjudication beginning shortly thereafter.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in fish products, particularly those with established experience in regular supply chains. Businesses involved in fishing, food distribution, or those with capabilities in delivering fresh produce to educational institutions would be well-placed to compete. With a total contract value approximating £492,000, this initiative not only supports the provision of nutritious meals in schools but also allows suppliers to forge important relationships within the educational sector, which could lead to future partnerships and growth within the market.

## Notice

The EA has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fish to school meals kitchens and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply and delivery of fresh fish on a regular basis. The initial framework period will be the period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for a further three periods of up to 12 months each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Antrim and Derry Catering Service Area

The EA has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fish to school meals kitchens and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply and delivery of fresh fish on a regular basis. The initial framework period will be the period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for a further three periods of up to 12 months each.

Options: The initial framework period will be the period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for a further three periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot 2 Armagh and Omagh Catering Service Area

The EA has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fish to school meals kitchens and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply and delivery of fresh fish on a regular basis. The initial framework period will be the period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for a further three periods of up to 12 months each.

Options: The initial framework period will be the period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the optionto extend for a further three periods of up to 12 months each.

Lot 3 Belfast and Dundonald Catering Service Area

The EA has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fish to school meals kitchens and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply and delivery of fresh fish on a regular basis. The initial framework period will be the period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for a further three periods of up to 12 months each.

Options: The initial framework period will be the period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for a further three periods of up to 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020121-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £492,000 |
| Lots value | £492,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £492,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ARMAGH |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT61 9AX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | The Mall |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEENAN SEAFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03311000 - Fish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020121-2021
- 17 Jun 2021 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013804-2021
- 4 Feb 2021 at 10:08 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002229-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/furthereducation-

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