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title: "CAT-23-007 SOFT DRINKS AND WATER TO THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY- 5403318"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047022"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-04"
---

# CAT-23-007 SOFT DRINKS AND WATER TO THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY- 5403318

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047022

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## Summary

The Education Authority (EA) has published a tender for the supply of soft drinks and water products slated to begin on 1st October 2024. This contract, titled "CAT-23-007 SOFT DRINKS AND WATER TO THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY- 5403318," pertains to the CPV classification 15982000 for soft drinks, and it falls under the goods category. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £15,750,000.00 and an initial duration of 4 years, with options to extend up to 24 additional months. The supplier for this contract is Henderson Foodservice Ltd., located in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland. The delivery scope includes various educational bodies and facilities across Northern Ireland, including primary, post-primary, Catholic maintained, independent, and Irish medium schools, as well as further education colleges and other educational centres managed by the EA. Key dates include the contract signing date of 17th September 2024.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in beverages, particularly those producing soft drinks, mineral waters, flavoured waters, and related products such as fruit and vegetable juices, to expand their reach in the education sector across Northern Ireland. The comprehensive supply and delivery requirement, spanning numerous educational institutions, presents lucrative contract value and volume potentials. Enterprises with robust supply chain capabilities, modern slavery and human rights compliance, and a focus on social value will be especially well-suited to meet the EA's criteria. This open procedure provides a clear pathway for capable suppliers to secure a substantial and long-term contract with opportunities for extension.

## Notice

The Education Authority invites tenders for the Supply of Soft Drinks and Water products for 4 years from the Commencement Date (anticipated to be 1st October 2024) with options to extend for a further period of 24 months with a maximum of two extension points (giving a total potential Contract Period of 6 years). This will involve potential supply and delivery to all schools across NI.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority invites tenders for the Supply of Soft Drinks and Water products for 4 years from the Commencement Date (anticipated to be 1st October 2024) with options to extend for a further period of 24 months with a maximum of two extension points (giving a total potential Contract Period of 6 years). This will involve potential supply and delivery to all schools across NI.

Options: Option to extend up to and including 24 months with a maximum of two extension points

Renewal: There will be a continuing need for supply of soft drinks and water following expiry of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031805-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,750,000 |
| Lots value | £15,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| 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 | HENDERSON FOODSERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices
- 15321000 - Fruit juices
- 15321800 - Concentrated juices
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 15981000 - Mineral water
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 15982200 - Chocolate milk

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2024 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031805-2024
- 14 Jun 2024 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018488-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns
- https://www.isc.co.uk/
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges

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