Scope
Reference
ID 5988064
Description
Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL) is an arms-length body of The Department
of Communities. USEL provide a wide range of services to people with disabilities or health conditions. USEL exists solely to help people with disabilities and health related conditions move into and sustain employment. Every year we employ, support and train over 1200 people across Northern Ireland. USEL offers a range of learning programs to help people get into employment and offer support to employers for our clients. USEL operates as a social enterprise model, combining a strong social mission with business operations. The Employment Services division is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions in securing meaningful employment opportunities.
The Ability Cafés, established in 2018, are driven by a powerful mission: to empower local adults with disabilities through accredited onsite training in health and safety, food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and customer service. These cafés serve as a dynamic platform for individuals to gain hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in their careers.
USEL requires a Supplier for the supply and delivery of ambient, fresh and chilled products for the Ability Cafes with locations across the Belfast and Greater Belfast Area.
Contract 1. DFC - Disability and Work Branch - Wholesale Supplies for the Ability Cafes
Supplier
Contract value
- £334,000 excluding VAT
- £400,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 8 January 2026 to 7 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
CPD and the Buyer reserve the right to add or remove products / locations during the
period of the contract to meet their operational needs.
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
The value of this contract is below the relevant threshold of £5 million including VAT and as such the reporting and publication of KPIs is not mandated.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTDD-2623-PPYP
1 Hightown Avenue
Newtownabbey
BT36 4RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DFC - Disability and Work Branch - Wholesale Supplies for the Ability Cafes
Contracting authority
Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDHG-1617-ZJJX
182-188 Cambrai Street
Belfast
BT13 3JH
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
CPD - Supplies & Services Division
Summary of their role in this procurement: Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, is a Centre of Procurement Expertise and provides a central procurement function for central government in Northern Ireland.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWG-8426-YWXV
Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
Belfast
BT3 9ED
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast