AwardedAwarded 7 January 2026

DFC - Disability and Work Branch - Wholesale Supplies for the Ability Cafes

Ulster Supported Employment Limited · Central government

In brief

Ulster Supported Employment Limited awarded food and drink work to Henderson Foodservice Ltd on 7 January 2026.

The notice gives a value of £334,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 17 December 2025.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL) is an arms-length body of The Department of Communities. USEL provide a wide range of services to people with disabilities or health conditions. USEL exists solely to help people with disabilities and health related conditions move into and sustain employment. Every year we employ, support and train over 1200 people across Northern Ireland. USEL offers a range of learning programs to help people get into employment and offer support to employers for our clients. USEL operates as a social enterprise model, combining a strong social mission with business operations. The Employment Services division is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions in securing meaningful employment opportunities. The Ability Cafés, established in 2018, are driven by a powerful mission: to empower local adults with disabilities through accredited onsite training in health and safety, food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and customer service. These cafés serve as a dynamic platform for individuals to gain hands-on experience in the hospitality industry, equipping them with the skills and confidence to excel in their careers. USEL requires a Supplier for the supply and delivery of ambient, fresh and chilled products for the Ability Cafes with locations across the Belfast and Greater Belfast Area.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Henderson Foodservice Ltd
1 bid received
£334,000
Awarded 18 December 2025
8 January 2026 to 7 January 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 066345-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 084481-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 001080-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

2

Awards

2

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

  1. Nutritional Products Framework

    Belfast Health & Social Care TrustNorthern IrelandFood and drink supplies

    OpenNew29 days left5 lotsFramework

    £9.26mframework ceiling

From notice 066345-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 17 October 2025, last updated 7 January 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.