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# CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cat-21-011-fresh-muffins-and-associated-items-ocds-h6vhtk-0310c6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** the Education Authority: "CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £800,000. 11 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 12 Oct 2022, 15:00 BST. Published submission portal: etendersni.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [the Education Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-education-authority-GB-PPON-PPHJ-6982-JPXY)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £800,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 12 October 2022 at 15:00 BST
- **Lots:** 11
- **Procurement Method:** Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Bakery products, Bread, Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes, Pastry goods and cakes, Sweet biscuits
- **Delivery Location:** UK, UKN, UKN0
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cat-21-011-fresh-muffins-and-associated-items-ocds-h6vhtk-0310c6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0310c6`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cat-21-011-fresh-muffins-and-associated-items-ocds-h6vhtk-0310c6#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk%2Fepps)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/cat-21-011-fresh-muffins-and-associated-items-ocds-h6vhtk-0310c6#participate

## Description
The Education Authority (hereafter referred to as EA) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of Fresh Muffins and associated Items to school meals kitchens and other educational establishments within Northern Ireland from 1 August 2022 to 30 April 2023 with options to extend for up to 12 months and up to 24 months respectively. The EA intends to accept one contractor for each of the following Lots: Lot 1 – Armagh/Omagh Lot 2 – Antrim/Derry Lot 3 - Belfast/Dundonald

## Lots (11)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 Armagh/Omagh
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 15810000, 15812000, 15821200
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **Description:** Supply and delivery of Fresh Muffins and associated items to school meal kitchens and other educational
establishments within Northern Ireland.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 Antrim/Derry
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 15810000, 15812000, 15821200
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **Description:** Supply and delivery of Fresh Muffins and associated items to school meal kitchens and other educational establishments within Northern Ireland. Additional information: This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is open...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Lot 3 Belfast/Dundonald
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 15810000, 15812000, 15821200
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **Description:** Supply and delivery of Fresh Muffins and associated items to school meal kitchens and other educational establishments within Northern Ireland. Additional information: This framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority "EA" and is open...
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Lot 4 Belfast City Council
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

### Lot 5: Lot 5 Causeway Coast and Glens
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

### Lot 6: Lot 6 Derry City Council and Strabane
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

### Lot 7: Lot 7 Fermanagh and Omagh
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

### Lot 8: Lot 8 Lisburn and Castlereagh
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

### Lot 9: Lot 9 Mid and East Antrim
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

### Lot 10: Lot 10 Mid Ulster
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.

### Lot 11: Lot 11 Newry and Mourne
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15811100
- **Delivery regions:** UK, UKN

- **Estimated Value:** £800,000
- **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.
- **Contract Period:** 01/11/2022 to 30/06/2026

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (8)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Armagh/Omagh (active)
  - Award id: `020147-2022-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-NI006894`
  - Value: £2,100,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Antrim/Derry (active)
  - Award id: `020147-2022-2-2`
  - Supplier(s): **HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-NI006894`
  - Value: £2,100,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Belfast/Dundonald (active)
  - Award id: `020147-2022-3-3`
  - Supplier(s): **HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LTD**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-NI006894`
  - Value: £2,100,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 1 Armagh/Omagh (active)
  - Award id: `020251-2026-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Henderson Foodservice**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-NI006894`
  - Value: £700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 2 Antrim/Derry (active)
  - Award id: `020251-2026-2-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Henderson Foodservice**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-NI006894`
  - Value: £700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Lot 3 Belfast/Dundonald (active)
  - Award id: `020251-2026-3-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Henderson Foodservice**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-NI006894`
  - Value: £700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items (active)
  - Award id: `028856-2026-1-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Henderson Foodservice**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH-NI006894`
  - Value: £2,100,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** 030714-2022-1-1 (unsuccessful)

  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (7)
- **Contract:** Lot 1 - Armagh/Omagh (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,100,000
  - Signed Date: 18/07/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 2 - Antrim/Derry (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,100,000
  - Signed Date: 18/07/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 3 - Belfast/Dundonald (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,100,000
  - Signed Date: 18/07/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 1 Armagh/Omagh (active)
  - Signed Value: £700,000
  - Signed Date: 18/07/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 2 Antrim/Derry (active)
  - Signed Value: £700,000
  - Signed Date: 18/07/2022

- **Contract:** Lot 3 Belfast/Dundonald (active)
  - Signed Value: £700,000
  - Signed Date: 18/07/2022

- **Contract:** CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items (active)
  - Signed Value: £2,100,000
  - Signed Date: 18/07/2022

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F028856-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-30T07:57:15.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T14:25:05.873Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0310c6