Tender

CAT-21-008 Milk and Milk Products

  • Education Authority

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-010828

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-031073

Published 27 April 2022, 2:00pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Education Authority

3 Charlemont Place, The Mall

Armagh

BT619AX

Contact

catering.procureeani.org.uk

Email

catering.procure@eani.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

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

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://etendersni.gov.uk

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Education


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

CAT-21-008 Milk and Milk Products

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
16

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1- Armagh Area 1

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2- Armagh Area 2

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3- Ballymena Area 1

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

his framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4- Ballymena Area 2

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5- Ballymena Area 3

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6- Ballymena Area 4

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7- Ballymena Area 5

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8- Ballymena Area 6

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 9- Ballymena Area 7

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 10 - Belfast Area

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 11- Dundonald Area

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 12- Omagh Area 1

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 13- Omagh Area 2

Lot No

13

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 14- Omagh Area 3

Lot No

14

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 15- Omagh Area 4

Lot No

15

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 16- Omagh Area 5

Lot No

16

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15510000 - Milk and cream

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland
  • UKN0 - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The EA has a requirement for the supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland from suppliers that have recent experience in the supply of Milk and Milk Products on a regular basis. The EA invites tenders for Milk and Milk Products for the period 1 August 2022 – 30 June 2026.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Methodology & Performance Management / Weighting: 15

Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 85

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £11,476,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

47

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

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.2.14) Additional information

This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including NI. educational bodies as follows and at some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to. utilise the agreement and should have access, at any point, with the permission of EA. This agreement is not. intended to replace any current agreements that participating or non-participating institutions may already. have in place.. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. 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.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Further Education Colleges in NI. https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI. https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/northern-ireland/. Independent School in NI. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. EA Teachers’ and Educational Centres. Council for the Curriculum, Examination and Assessment NI (CCEA)


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 16

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-002522

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

27 May 2022

Local time

3:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 25 August 2022

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

27 May 2022

Local time

3:30pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The UK currently does not have any such bodies with responsibilities for appeal/mediation procedures

Armagh

Country

United Kingdom