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title: "70293 Cashless Catering Systems for Primary and Post-Primary Schools within the Education Authority. Reference number: 70293 / Resource ID 1133457"
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# 70293 Cashless Catering Systems for Primary and Post-Primary Schools within the Education Authority. Reference number: 70293 / Resource ID 1133457

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b1a2

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## Summary

The Education Authority NI is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the modification of Cashless Catering Systems for Primary and Post-Primary Schools, with a reference number of 70293. This procurement, which falls under the classification of catering equipment (CPV code: 39310000), is expected to take place from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022. The authority plans to initiate a competitive tendering exercise to replace the existing agreement in 2022. The buying organisation is located at 40 Academy Street, Belfast, BT1 2NQ, United Kingdom, and interested parties can contact them via email at ict.procure@eani.org.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the catering equipment and services sector, notably those with expertise in modifications and maintenance of cashless catering systems. Businesses well-suited to compete are those offering innovative solutions in catering technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness in addressing the evolving needs stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. With a contract value of £1,300,000 and the expected upcoming procurement exercise, this initiative provides a lucrative avenue for business expansion within the public education sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To modify 70293 Cashless Catering Systems for Primary and Post-Primary Schools within the Education Authority. Resource ID 1133457 from 1 September 2021 to 31st August 2022. Both Lot 1 and Lot 2 will be modified. EA anticipates commencing a procurement exercise to replace the existing agreement in 2022. An early market engagement exercise will commence in due course. As explained herein, 1 year additional services, have become necessary. The proposed extension is permitted by Regulation 72(1)(c) of PCR2015. The need for additional services from the original contractor is as a result of Covid-19 (more particularly described above) which could not have been foreseen by a diligent contracting Authority. The modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract. Term is the only amendment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010801-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CASH REGISTERS BUCCLEUCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment
- 55500000 - Canteen and catering services
- 55520000 - Catering services
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 09:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010801-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.crbcunninghams.co.uk
- https://ict.procure@eani.org.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:107676-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.eani.org.uk

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