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title: "Supply and Delivery of Cleaning and Hygiene Products to the Education Authority"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0545b1"
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# Supply and Delivery of Cleaning and Hygiene Products to the Education Authority

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545b1

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Education Authority for the supply and delivery of cleaning and hygiene products across Northern Ireland has reached the award stage. The framework agreement, titled "Supply and Delivery of Cleaning and Hygiene Products to the Education Authority," encompasses various educational institutions including primary, post-primary, and nursery schools, as well as controlled youth centres and libraries. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and central government classifications. The framework employs an open procurement method allowing direct call offs at specified prices, supplemented by secondary competitions as detailed in the documentation. The contract was signed on 2nd March 2026, with the procurement period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, indicating a long-term commitment to suppliers, particularly regarding items like natural sponges, gloves, bins, and cleaning compounds.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cleaning and hygiene supplies. Suppliers like Alliance Disposables Limited and Galgorm Catering & Hygiene Supplies are already aboard, showcasing a mix of large and SMEs capable of fulfilling substantial orders across Northern Ireland. The framework’s design allows flexibility, permitting businesses to engage in supplemental tenders, thus enabling potential growth. The procurement’s requirement for comprehensive delivery capabilities means logistics-focused companies can particularly benefit. Given the inclusion of a management levy within the framework, strategic offerings by small and large enterprises can secure advantageous positions, tapping into recurring supply needs in educational contexts and expanding their portfolio to cover high-demand items amidst fluctuating regulatory landscapes. SMEs are deemed suitable for participation as indicated by the tender’s criteria, encouraging diverse market engagement.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement will be 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.

### Planning Information

Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the supply and delivery of cleaning and hygiene products to the Education Authority throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to establish the level of market interest and to gather information that will be beneficial in the retendering process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. Further information
including the questionnaire can be downloaded from CfT Documents of CfT 5985106. The questionnaire must be completed and submitted no later than 3 pm on the closing date detailed. There are no formal documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. Any information gathered will NOT be considered in any future tender evaluation exercise. Participation or non-participation in this pre-procurement market engagement shall not prevent any supplier from participating in a potential procurement process nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment, at this stage to carrying out such a process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022216-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,166,028 |
| Lots value | £8,166,028 |
| Awards value | £8,166,028 |
| Contracts value | £8,166,028 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | 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 | 8 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES; BANNER GROUP; CLEANCARE IRELAND; CONCEPT SERVICES (NI; CREATIVE ACTIVITY GROUP; GALGORM CATERING & HYGIENE SUPPLIES; LYRECO; 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

### Codes

- 03313200 - Natural sponges
- 18424000 - Gloves
- 18424300 - Disposable gloves
- 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
- 39224000 - Brooms and brushes and other articles of various types
- 39224100 - Brooms
- 39224300 - Brooms and brushes and other articles for household cleaning
- 39224310 - Toilet brushes
- 39224320 - Sponges
- 39224330 - Buckets
- 39224340 - Bins
- 39224350 - Dustpans
- 39525800 - Cleaning cloths
- 39525810 - Polishing cloths
- 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products
- 39811000 - Preparations for perfuming or deodorising rooms
- 39811200 - Air sanitisers
- 39812100 - Floor polishes
- 39812300 - Polishing waxes
- 39812500 - Sealants
- 39813000 - Scouring pastes and powders
- 39830000 - Cleaning products
- 39831100 - Oil dispersant
- 39831200 - Detergents
- 39831210 - Dishwasher detergents
- 39831220 - Degreasing agents
- 39831230 - Grease digesters
- 39831240 - Cleaning compounds
- 39831250 - Rinsing solutions
- 39831300 - Floor cleaners
- 39831400 - Screen cleaners
- 39831600 - Toilet cleaners
- 39832000 - Dishwashing products
- 39832100 - Dishwashing powder
- 39833000 - Anti-dust products

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 10:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022216-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 12:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014749-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 11:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076767-2025
- 20 Nov 2025 at 15:23 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075770-2025
- 14 Nov 2025 at 09:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073792-2025
- 17 Oct 2025 at 16:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066499-2025
- 9 Jun 2025 at 16:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031089-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022216-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014749-2026
  18th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076767-2025
  25th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075770-2025
  20th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073792-2025
  14th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066499-2025
  17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031089-2025
  9th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.banneruk.com
- http://www.creative-activity.co.uk
- http://www.gchsupplies.com
- http://www.lyreco.com
- http://www.stephenscateringequipment.com
- http://www.the-concept-group.com
- https://cleancareireland.com/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.alliancenational.co.uk/
- https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- 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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