---
title: "Sandwiches and Associated Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064740"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Sandwiches and Associated Products

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064740

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## Summary

The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EA) has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of sandwiches and associated products. This contract involves the provision of goods to EA school meals kitchens, outdoor education centres, and headquarters canteens across Northern Ireland. The contract began on 1st July 2026 and runs until 30th June 2028, with an option to extend by up to 48 months. This open procedure tender was valued at £8,400,000 and was awarded to Early Days Foods Ltd. The procurement falls under the category of 'goods' and adheres to UK Central Government and Northern Irish devolved regulations. Key dates include the award signing on 19th June 2026. The main location for contract performance is Northern Ireland (region UKN06), and the procurement was managed by the Education Authority, located in Belfast.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises, particularly those in the food supply chain specialising in prepared foods like sandwiches. Businesses capable of meeting quality, availability, and delivery metrics would be ideally positioned to compete. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive process, allowing SMEs to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies with the ability to innovate and provide consistent quality in food services can leverage this opportunity to grow, particularly through extended contract scope and potential future extensions.

## Notice

Supply and Delivery of Sandwiches and Associated Products to EA school meals kitchens, outdoor education centres and headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland. Contract period: 01 July 2026 - 30 June 2028 with options to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 48 months. The estimated value is : PS8,400,000 This Contract is established by the Education Authority and is open to the EA, including NI educational bodies as follows, who at some point, during the life of the Contract may wish to utilise the agreement and should have access at any point, with the permission of EA. This Contract is not intended to replace any current agreements that participating or nonparticipating institutions may already have in place. Department of Education - Schools Plus https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus 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), Schoolmeals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. Further Education Colleges in NI : https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further educationfecolleges NICIE - https://nicie.org/ Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI Independent Schools in NI https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/ 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) Pre-Schools and Nurseries included within the EA Pre-School Education Programme (PSEP)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Additional items may be added to the Contract throughout the Term with the agreement of both the Buyer and the Supplier. This may include any Sandwiches, hospitality items and Associated Product options that may be required throughout the duration of the Contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for any additional period(s) of up to and including 48 months

### Planning Information

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for the Supply and Delivery of Sandwiches and Associated Products with Hospitality products for locations throughout Northern Ireland. Interested suppliers are asked to complete and return the questionnaire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064088-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2032-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,400,000 |
| Lots value | £8,400,000 |
| Awards value | £8,400,000 |
| Contracts value | £8,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI |
| Additional buyers | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EARLY DAYS FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15811510 - Sandwiches
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064088-2026
- 15 Jun 2026 at 15:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056331-2026
- 18 May 2026 at 13:12 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045374-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035716-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 15:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064088-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056331-2026
  15th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045374-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035716-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010107-2026
  4th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.THEBRUNCHBOX.COM
- http://earlydaysfoods.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://nicie.org/
- https://www.educationni.gov.uk/services/schoolsplus
- https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further

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