---
title: "CAT-21-002 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-08-06"
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# CAT-21-002 Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1c9

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## Summary

The Education Authority is planning a tender process for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables destined for School Meals Kitchens across Northern Ireland. The procurement will facilitate pre-market engagement meetings on 22nd and 23rd September 2021, available via MS Teams or Zoom, to discuss the Authority's requirements. Interested suppliers should express their interest by emailing catering.procure@eani.org.uk by 12 noon on 23rd August 2021, as attendance is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The contract is classified under the CPV code 15300000 and falls under the goods category, with a contract period of approximately 360 days; the procurement is currently in the planning stage with future notices expected to follow.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the fresh produce sector, particularly those experienced in supplying fruits and vegetables for public institutions. Suppliers that can demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of the education sector, as well as those capable of delivering high-quality products to support school meal programmes, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the pre-market meetings will also be instrumental for businesses looking to gain insights into the procurement process and establish relationships with the Education Authority.

## Notice

The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. EA wish to carry out pre-market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products which will assist the tender panel with the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure existing and future requirements are met and will also provide procurement awareness for suppliers regarding EA's requirements for the purchase of these products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables for delivery to School Meals Kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. Additional information: The estimated date of publication at II.3 is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019034-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2021 at 11:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019034-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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