--- title: "CAT-20-012 Pre-Filled Lunch Bags (Emergency Provision)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029a33" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a33" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a33.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a33.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI" published: "2021-03-10" --- # CAT-20-012 Pre-Filled Lunch Bags (Emergency Provision) Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a33 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029a33) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029a33.json) ## Summary The Education Authority Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement process for the supply and delivery of pre-filled lunch bags, classified under prepared sandwiches, to various school meals kitchens across Northern Ireland. The tender, titled "CAT-20-012 Pre-Filled Lunch Bags (Emergency Provision)," is currently complete and was initiated under an open procedure. The project aims to address staffing challenges exacerbated by COVID-19 and is intended to run until 30 June 2021, with an option for a further six-month extension if necessary. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in food production and delivery, particularly those that can provide high-quality, ready-to-eat meal solutions. Vendors capable of ensuring consistent quality and reliable service during times of increased demand would be well-positioned to compete. This tender supports not only large-scale suppliers but also small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their market reach in the education sector through participation in public contracts. ## Notice The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 2 - Ards and North Down Borough Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 3 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 4 - Belfast City Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 5 - Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 6 - Derry City and Strabane District Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 7 - Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 8 - Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 9 - Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 10 - Mid Ulster District Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period Lot 11 - Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of pre-filled lunch bags to individual school Meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland for the period ending 30 June 2021 with an option to extend for up to a further six month period on a call-off as required basis. Options: Period ending 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further six month period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004802-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Feb 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £800,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI | | Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM | | Locality | ARMAGH | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT61 9AX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Hilden | | Westminster constituency | Lagan Valley | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE BRUNCH BOX SANDWICH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches ## Release History - 10 Mar 2021 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004802-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:586894-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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