---
title: "CAT-21-005 Disposable/Sustainable Catering Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03106f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-05-26"
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# CAT-21-005 Disposable/Sustainable Catering Products

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

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## Summary

In relation to public procurement, the Education Authority in Northern Ireland has recently awarded a contract for the supply of Disposable/Sustainable Catering Products valued at £5,400,000 GBP. The Education Authority seeks suppliers with experience in this field to provide products to various locations in Northern Ireland over a four-year framework period. The contract was awarded to Henderson Foodservice Ltd.

This tender opportunity offers business growth potential to suppliers of Disposable/Sustainable Catering Products, particularly those with experience in catering supplies. Interested businesses will have the chance to supply premium products to educational institutions, schools, and youth centres in Northern Ireland through a framework agreement established by the Education Authority. With a focus on quality, social value, and cost-effectiveness, this tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to expand their market presence and contribute to sustainable catering practices within the region.

## Notice

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Disposable/Sustainable Catering Products to locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply and delivery of similar products on a regular basis. The framework period will be four years from the date stated in Award Letter. Although the EA Catering Service will be the main user of this framework, other locations within Northern Ireland will be given access to the framework schedule such as schools, including Home Economics departments and youth centres. A full list of permitted users can be found at Schedule B within Attachment 2.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Disposable/Sustainable Catering Products to locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply and delivery of similar products on a regular basis. The framework period will be four years from the date stated in Award Letter. Although the EA Catering Service will be the main user of this framework, other locations within Northern Ireland will be given access to the framework schedule such as schools, including Home Economics departments and youth centres. A full list of permitted users can be found at Schedule B within Attachment 2. Additional information: This framework is let by the Northern IrelandEducation Authority 'EA' and is open to theEA, including NI educational bodies as follows:primary and post primary schools underthe control of the EA, catholic maintainedschools, independent schools in NI, IrishMedium Schools in NI, both controlledand grant controlled integrated educationschools, voluntary grammar schools, schoolkitchens, further education colleges in NI,Nursery School for NI both controlledand Catholic Maintained, controlled youthcentres and teachers' centres. A list of currentorganisations can be found as follows: https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus, https://www.educationni.gov.uk, https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/,https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/furthereducation-fe-colleges, https://www.education,ni.gov.uk/publications/list-controlled-schools,https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/. At some point during the life ofthe framework, any current and future EAcustomers, and educational bodies, may wishto utilise the agreement and should haveaccess, at any point, with the permissionof EA. This agreement is not intended toreplace any current agreements, eitherparticipating or non-participating institutionsmay already have in place. A list of otherpotential users is available as follows: LibraryNI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/libraries-home.aspx. Council for theCurriculum, Examination and Assessment NICCEA. Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.Northern Ireland Local Government OfficersSuperannuation Committee NILGOSC.Middletown Centre for Autism. ControlledSchools Support Council CSSC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015113-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | 25 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | £5,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | EDUCATION AUTHORITY; EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| 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, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015113-2023
- 1 Mar 2023 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005993-2023
- 26 Oct 2022 at 12:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030189-2022
- 28 Jan 2022 at 11:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002518-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education,ni.gov.uk/publications/list-controlled-schools,https://www.nicie.org/parents/schoolfinder/
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus
- https://www.educationni.gov.uk
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/,https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/furthereducation-fe-colleges
- https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/libraries-home.aspx

## Provenance

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