Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education Authority NI
3 Charlemont Place
Armagh
BT61 9AX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CAT-20-009 Fresh Bakery Items
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15612500 - Bakery products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Education Authority wishes to establish a framework for Fresh Bakery Items. The successful supplier will be required to deliver to schools within Northern Ireland (However, it should be noted that not all schools may purchase from the Framework). The Education Authority, therefore, wish to carry out pre market engagement with interested suppliers to investigate the current market capabilities and gain knowledge about existing and future products which will assist the tender panel with the development of the tender documentation. This will ensure existing and future requirements be met and will also provide procurement awareness for suppliers regarding the EA's requirements for the purchase of these products.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - NORTHERN IRELAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority wish to establish a framework for Fresh Bakery Items. The successful supplier will be required to deliver to schools within Northern Ireland (However, it should be noted that not all schools may purchase from the Framework).
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 April 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
It is the intention of The Education Authority to host pre-market engagement meetings on Thursday 25 February 2021 via MS Teams or Zoom for Fresh Bakery Items. Should you wish to participate you must e-mail catering.procure@eani.org.uk with the subject CAT-20-009 Supplier Event no later than 12:00 on 17 February 2021. Your email should include the names of the representatives wishing to attend, the name of your organisation and a brief summary of the products your organisation is interested in supplying. Appointments will be allocated according to availability after the cut-off date. Please note that spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Suppliers will be informed of the final arrangements prior to any pre-market engagement meeting. Please note the date is subject to change and we reserve the right to arrange alternative engagement meetings with suppliers if required. All future tender documentation will be made available via the http://etendersni.gov.uk website and potential tenderers should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published. This pre-market engagement meeting is for information purposes only. Any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in a procurement exercise. Failure to show interest does not restrict providers from participating in any future procurement exercise.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Education Authority
3 Charlemont Place
Armagh
BT61 9AX
Country
United Kingdom