--- title: "ID 5321594 - DfE - NWRC - Supply and Delivery of Specialist Grocery Items for N.I. FE/HE Colleges" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dccb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dccb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dccb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dccb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE" published: "2025-06-24" --- # ID 5321594 - DfE - NWRC - Supply and Delivery of Specialist Grocery Items for N.I. FE/HE Colleges Buyer: BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dccb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dccb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dccb.json) ## Summary The procurement process outlined involves the Department for the Economy (DfE) and North West Regional College (NWRC) in Northern Ireland overseeing the supply and delivery of Specialist Grocery Items for various Further Education and Higher Education colleges in the region. This open procedure contract, titled "Supply and Delivery of Specialist Grocery Items for N.I. FE/HE Colleges," is designated under the CPV code for food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. The process is currently in the award stage as of June 2025, with the contract having commenced on this date. The procurement is divided into five geographical lots, catering to colleges like Belfast Metropolitan, Northern Regional, and South West Colleges, each with their unique catchment area and service needs. Contracts for some lots have been awarded, while others are either unsuccessful or cancelled. This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialist grocery items, particularly those familiar with educational settings or who have a strong supply chain and quality assurance systems. While the selected supplier for multiple lots is Henderson Foodservice Ltd, other businesses can find prospects in future extensions or other regional lots. Through long-term agreements and optional extensions, successful suppliers can secure stable, significant revenue streams while being part of transformative educational services that further the economic diversifications of the area. Suppliers adept at managing logistics and understanding sector-specific requirements of colleges will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this procurement landscape. ## Notice The supply and delivery of Specialist Grocery Items is required for five of the regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The products are required for use in the delivery of courses to their students and in their commercial kitchens. The Contract is subdivided into five geographical Lots based on the individual College catchment areas as detailed below. Lot 1 Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 2 Northern Regional College (NRC); Lot 3 North West Regional College (NWRC); Lot 4 Southern Regional College (SRC); and Lot 5 South West College (SWC). ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Belfast Metropolitan College BMC The supply and delivery of Specialist Grocery Items is required for five of the regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The products are required for use in the delivery of courses to their students and in their commercial kitchens. The Contract is subdivided into five geographical Lots based on the individual College catchment areas as detailed below. Lot 1 Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 2 Northern Regional College (NRC); Lot 3 North West Regional College (NWRC); Lot 4 Southern Regional College (SRC); and Lot 5 South West College (SWC). Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them. Options: 2 optional extensions 1 yr + 1 yr Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be 1 May 2025) and will run for 24 months, with two options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each. Lot 2 - Northern Regional College NRC The supply and delivery of Specialist Grocery Items is required for five of the regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The products are required for use in the delivery of courses to their students and in their commercial kitchens. The Contract is subdivided into five geographical Lots based on the individual College catchment areas as detailed below. Lot 1 Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 2 Northern Regional College (NRC); Lot 3 North West Regional College (NWRC); Lot 4 Southern Regional College (SRC); and Lot 5 South West College (SWC). Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them. Options: 2 optional extensions 1 yr + 1 yr Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be 1 May 2025) and will run for 26 months, with two options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each. Lot 3 - North West Regional College NWRC The supply and delivery of Specialist Grocery Items is required for five of the regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The products are required for use in the delivery of courses to their students and in their commercial kitchens. The Contract is subdivided into five geographical Lots based on the individual College catchment areas as detailed below. Lot 1 Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 2 Northern Regional College (NRC); Lot 3 North West Regional College (NWRC); Lot 4 Southern Regional College (SRC); and Lot 5 South West College (SWC). Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them. Options: 2 optional extensions 1 yr + 1 yr Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be 1 May 2025) and will run for 26 months, with two options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each. Lot 4 - Southern Regional College SRC The supply and delivery of Specialist Grocery Items is required for five of the regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The products are required for use in the delivery of courses to their students and in their commercial kitchens. The Contract is subdivided into five geographical Lots based on the individual College catchment areas as detailed below. Lot 1 Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 2 Northern Regional College (NRC); Lot 3 North West Regional College (NWRC); Lot 4 Southern Regional College (SRC); and Lot 5 South West College (SWC). Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them. Options: 2 optional extensions 1 yr + 1 yr Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be 1 May 2025) and will run for 26 months, with two options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each. Lot 5 - South West College SWC The supply and delivery of Specialist Grocery Items is required for five of the regional colleges in Northern Ireland. The products are required for use in the delivery of courses to their students and in their commercial kitchens. The Contract is subdivided into five geographical Lots based on the individual College catchment areas as detailed below. Lot 1 Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC); Lot 2 Northern Regional College (NRC); Lot 3 North West Regional College (NWRC); Lot 4 Southern Regional College (SRC); and Lot 5 South West College (SWC). Additional information: The figure indicated in Section II 1.5 represents an estimated contract value. This value reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into account the application of indexation or increases to charges due to increases in the Real Living Wage. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall. have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmed by the. Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified. in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them. Options: 2 optional extensions 1 yr + 1 yr Renewal: The Contract period shall commence on award (expected to be 1 May 2025) and will run for 26 months, with two options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034749-2025 | | 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 | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £750,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE | | Additional buyers | FE BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE; FE NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE NORTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; FE SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; FE SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE; NORTH WEST REGIONAL COLLEGE; SOUTH WEST COLLEGE; SOUTHERN REGIONAL COLLEGE | | Locality | LONDONDERRY | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT48 7AL | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | | Local authority | Derry City and Strabane | | Electoral ward | Northland | | Westminster constituency | Foyle | | 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 - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products - 15110000 - Meat - 15111100 - Beef - 15111200 - Veal - 15112000 - Poultry - 15113000 - Pork - 15115000 - Lamb and mutton - 15119300 - Game - 15130000 - Meat products - 15131000 - Meat preserves and preparations - 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products - 15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products ## Release History - 24 Jun 2025 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034749-2025 - 7 Feb 2025 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004183-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/ - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.nrc.ac.uk/ - https://www.nwrc.ac.uk/ - https://www.nwrc.ac.uk/students - https://www.src.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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