---
title: "CAT-21-006 Fresh Meat Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03106d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-03-07"
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# CAT-21-006 Fresh Meat Products

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03106d

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## Summary

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of Fresh Meat Products through a framework agreement. The procurement is in the goods category and involves lots for Fresh Beef, Lamb, and Pork Products, as well as Fresh Halal Beef and Lamb Products. The Education Authority is based in Armagh, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract signed on 3rd March 2023 for a four-year period worth GBP 16,224,000.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of Fresh Meat Products who can meet the specified criteria for quality, social value, and cost evaluation. Businesses specialising in meat production and delivery, especially those dealing with beef, lamb, and pork products, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with a focus on performance management, social value, and cost evaluation. Suppliers interested in catering to the education sector in Northern Ireland should consider this tender for potential business expansion.

## Notice

The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Fresh Meat Products. The period will be four years from date stated in Award Letter.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Fresh Beef, Lamb and Pork Products

The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Fresh Meat Products. The period will be four years from date stated in Award Letter. Additional information: This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and 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-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Primary and Post Primary schools under 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 of these schools, and. Controlled Youth Centres.. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe colleges. Further Education Colleges 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/. EA Teachers' and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA

Lot 2: Fresh Halal Beef and Lamb Products

The EA invites tenders for the supply and delivery of Fresh Meat Products. The period will be four years from date stated in Award Letter. Additional information: This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and 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-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Primary and Post Primary schools under 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 of these schools, and. Controlled Youth Centres.. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe colleges. Further Education Colleges 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/. EA Teachers' and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI CCEA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006523-2023 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,224,000 |
| Lots value | £16,224,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,224,000 |

## 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 | ETHERSON MEATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15111100 - Beef
- 15113000 - Pork
- 15115100 - Lamb

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006523-2023
- 13 Dec 2022 at 10:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035151-2022
- 10 Sep 2022 at 07:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025443-2022
- 7 Sep 2022 at 10:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025075-2022
- 7 Sep 2022 at 10:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025072-2022
- 28 Jan 2022 at 11:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002516-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://etendersni.gov.uk
- http://etendersni.govuk
- 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/further-education-fe
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges

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