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title: "Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Materials, Catering Services Hygiene Products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)"
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# Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Materials, Catering Services Hygiene Products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032aac

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement process for the supply and delivery of cleaning materials, catering services hygiene products, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This contract, titled "Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Materials, Catering Services Hygiene Products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)," falls under the goods category, specifically cleaning products. The procurement method employed is a limited tender procedure without prior publication, with no specific commitment regarding the usage or volume of products. The contract value is estimated between £11,000,000 and £17,000,000, with a possible functionality to extend for up to two additional 12-month periods. The process is currently in the award stage, and the date of completion was 6 April 2022.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the educational and public sector markets, particularly those specialising in cleaning supplies and PPE. Suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with the EA's commitment to social inclusion and environmental considerations will be advantageous. Businesses ranging from large national suppliers to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on hygiene products, catering supplies, and sustainable solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process will not only enhance their market footprint but also contribute positively to the educational sector's operational needs across approximately 1,200 locations in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

FMM-21-009 Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Materials, Catering Services Hygiene Products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout Northern Ireland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

FMM-21-009 Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Materials, Catering Services Hygiene Products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout Northern Ireland. Additional information: The Contract Notice for this procurement was published on Find-A-Tender on 10 September 2021 under the number 2021/S 000-022585. This Framework Agreement has been established on behalf of EA, 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.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus Further Education Colleges in NI: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI: https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/ Independent School in NI: https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/ EA Teachers' and Educational Centres Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA) Armagh Observatory and Planetarium Middletown Centre for Autism Controlled Schools Support Council (CSSC) Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) who may also use this Framework. The value shown in II.2.7 is the highest value estimated in the following range: 11,000,000 GBP to 17,000,000 GBP which has been calculated on the basis of a 2-year framework plus two 12 month extension periods and contingency for higher demand during the contract period, for all clients. There is no commitment as to the usage, volume, or value of products required under this Framework Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the rights: (I) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; (II) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition;(III) to award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and (IV) to award contract(s) in stages and in no circumstances will the Authority be liable for any costs incurred by candidates.

Options: After the initial contract period there is potential to extend for 2 further periods of 12months

### Procurement Information

This contract is not an award with out prior notice. The Contract Notice for this procurement was published on Find-A-Tender on 10 September 2021 under the number 2021/S 000-022585 and a Corrigendum was also published on 5 October 2021 under the number 2021/s 000-024800.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009233-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | ARMAGH OBSERVATORY; ARMAGH PLANETARIUM; COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT; LIBRARIES NI; MIDDLETOWN CENTRE FOR AUTISM |
| Locality | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | BANNER GROUP; BUNZL RETAIL AND HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES; BUNZL UK LTD T/A BUNZL MCLAUGHLIN; CLEANCARE IRELAND; CREATIVE ACTIVITY GROUP; GALGORM HYGIENE; HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS; HEALTHY BEAN; INDUSTRIAL FLOORCARE MACHINES; INTERCLEAN HYGIENE & CLEANING SUPPLIES; JOHN PRESTON; LYRECO; SHARON SERVICES (UK; STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 03313200 - Natural sponges
- 18142000 - Safety visors
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 18443500 - Visors
- 19640000 - Polythene waste and refuse sacks and bags
- 33141420 - Surgical gloves
- 34928480 - Waste and rubbish containers and bins
- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 39830000 - Cleaning products
- 42995000 - Miscellaneous cleaning machines

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2022 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009233-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.eani.org.uk/
- 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-colleges

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