CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items
Description: The Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Fresh Muffins and associated Items to school meals kitchens and other educational establishments within Northern Ireland from 1 August 2022 to 30 April 2023 with options to extend for up to 12 months and up to 24 months respectively. The EA intends to accept one contractor for each of the following Lots: Lot 1 - Armagh/Omagh Lot 2 - Antrim/Derry Lot 3 - Belfast/Dundonald
Summary: The Education Authority (EA) NI is engaged in a procurement process to supply Fresh Muffins and associated bakery items across Northern Ireland, particularly to school meals kitchens and educational establishments. This procurement, identified under the title "CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items," falls within the goods category, specifically classified under bakery products, aiming to serve numerous educational bodies, including primary and post-primary schools, libraries, and further education colleges. The process is currently in the tenderUpdate stage as of 17 March 2026, with amendments updating the contract value to £700,000 per lot. This tender spans multiple lots targeting regions such as Armagh/Omagh, Antrim/Derry, and Belfast/Dundonald, with an initial framework running from August 2022 to June 2026, now extended further until June 2027. The approach follows a limited procurement method involving modifications to an existing framework under specific regulatory conditions, notifying stakeholders of ongoing service provisions outlined by the EA Catering Service.