CAT-21-004 Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips)
Education Authority · Education
In brief
Education Authority awarded food and drink work to Henderson Foodservice Ltd and Sysco Foods NI Limited on 16 August 2022.
It is split into 9 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
Lot 1 Baking Ingredients, Baking Mixes, Jams, Chutneys, Cooking Fats and OilsWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 2 Breakfast Cereals, Desserts, Bakery ProductsWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 3 Dairy Products, Eggs, Beverages and Hospitality ProductsWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 4 Tinned and Canned Soups, Pulses, Grains, Fish, Vegetables and FruitWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 5 Cooking Ingredients, Cooking Sauces, Table Sauces, Dried Pasta, Couscous, Rice and NoodlesWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 6 Free From ProductsWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 7 Frying OilWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 8 Domestic Sized ProductsWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Lot 9 Chilled ChipsWhat this lot coversSupply and delivery of Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips) for the period 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2026. 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. 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.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/schoolfinder/. 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. | Food and drink supplies | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd | Lot 1 Baking Ingredients, Baking Mixes, Jams, Chutneys, Cooking Fats and Oils | £4,000,000 | |
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd | Lot 2 Breakfast Cereals, Desserts, Bakery Products | £4,000,000 | |
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd | Lot 3 Dairy Products, Eggs, Beverages and Hospitality Products | £4,000,000 | |
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd | Lot 4 Tinned and Canned Soups, Pulses, Grains, Fish, Vegetables and Fruit | £4,000,000 | |
| Sysco Foods NI Limited | Lot 5 Cooking Ingredients, Cooking Sauces, Table Sauces, Dried Pasta, Couscous, Rice and Noodles | £4,000,000 | |
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd | Lot 6 Free From Products | £4,000,000 | |
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd | Lot 7 Frying Oil | £4,000,000 | |
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd | Lot 8 Domestic Sized Products | £4,000,000 | |
| Sysco Foods NI Limited | Lot 9 Chilled Chips | £4,000,000 | |
| Henderson Foodservice Ltd Sysco Foods NI Limited | Lot 1 Baking Ingredients, Baking Mixes, Jams, Chutneys, Cooking Fats and Oils | £36,000,000 | 1 September 2022 to 30 June 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · notice 020253-2026
- Contract award notice (update) · notice 028854-2026
About the buyer
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129Awards
56Suppliers it has used most for food and drink
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From notice 020253-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 March 2026, last updated 30 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.