- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Lot 2 Ards and North Down
- Lot 3 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
- Lot 4 Belfast City Council
- Lot 5 Causeway Coast and Glens
- Lot 6 Derry City Council and Strabane
- Lot 7 Fermanagh and Omagh
- Lot 8 Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Lot 9 Mid and East Antrim
- Lot 10 Mid Ulster
- Lot 11 Newry and Mourne
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Education Authority NI
3 Charlemont Place, The Mall
ARMAGH
BT6A 9AX
Contact
catering.procureeani.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region 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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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-22-002, Fresh Bread and Rolls for the Education Authority
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15811100 - Bread
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 Antrim and Newtownabbey
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Ards and North Down
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Belfast City Council
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 Causeway Coast and Glens
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 Derry City Council and Strabane
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 60
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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).
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 Fermanagh and Omagh
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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.. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 Lisburn and Castlereagh
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026
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.. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9 Mid and East Antrim
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026
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.. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10 Mid Ulster
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
44
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11 Newry and Mourne
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15811100 - Bread
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Education Authority in Northern Ireland invites tenders for the supply of Fresh Bread and Rolls to Post Primary School meals kitchens and Headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland for the period 1 November 2022 to 30 June 2026.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Product Characteristics – Taste, Texture and Appearance of the Products / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Evaluation Cost / Weighting: 50
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2022
End date
30 June 2026
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: Yes
Description of options
In the event that there is a delay in the establishment of any succeeding framework, the Authority may, by giving notice in writing to the Contractor, extend this Framework Agreement on a month by month basis up to a maximum of a further two months from 1 July 2026.
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. Libraries NI: https://www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/. Belfast Central Library. Royal Avenue, Belfast, Co Antrim, BT1 1EA, Ballymena Regional Admin Centre. 25-31 Demesne Avenue, Ballymena, Co Antrim, BT43 7BG, 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 Schools for NI (both controlled and Catholic Maintained), school meals kitchens on-site at all of these schools, and Controlled Youth Centres. https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus. Further Education Colleges in NI https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/further-education-fe-colleges. Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools in NI https://www.nicie.org/parents/school-finder/. 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)
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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: 11
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 000-002604
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
12 October 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: 10 January 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
12 October 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