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title: "CAT-20-008 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f97"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# CAT-20-008 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f97

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland has conducted a tender process for the supply and delivery of Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products, designated as CAT-20-008. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the poultry products industry. The initial contract period runs from 1 August 2021 to 30 July 2022, with provisions for two possible 12-month extensions. The tender was executed using an open procurement method, with bids legally bound by criteria that weigh 85% on quantitative cost factors and 15% on qualitative performance management. Key dates include the bid opening on 27 April 2021 and an end date for bids on the same day. This initiative has a contract value of £11,160,000.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in poultry products, particularly those catering to educational and public sector needs. Companies that can provide high-quality fresh poultry and demonstrate competitive pricing will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The framework is designed to benefit a range of organisations within Northern Ireland's education sector, making it a prime opportunity for suppliers hoping to expand their clientele in the public procurement space.

## Notice

The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products to EA Catering Units/Kitchens or other locations within Northern for the period 1 August 2021 to 30 July 2022 with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products to EA Catering Units/Kitchens or other locations within Northern for the period 1 August 2021 to 30 July 2022 with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each. Additional information: This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as followsand at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point,with the permission of EA. This agreement is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participatinginstitutions may already have in place.. . https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Primary and Post Primary schoolsunder 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 ofthese schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. . . https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further EducationColleges in NI . . https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. . https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. . Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/libraries-home.aspx.EA Teachers' and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA . Armagh Observatoryand Planetarium. Middletown Centre for Autism. Controlled Schools Support Council CSSC. Northern Ireland Council for IntegratedEducation NICIE

Options: Period 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022 with the option to extend for two further periods of up to 12 months each.In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding contract, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to theContractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further three months from the expiry ofthe Extension Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014819-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,160,000 |
| Lots value | £11,160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | HENDERSON FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15131500 - Poultry products

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014819-2021
- 26 Mar 2021 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006181-2021

## 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/Pages/libraries-home.aspx
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/libraries-home.aspx.EA
- https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges

## Provenance

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