BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsSupply and Delivery of Sandwiches and Associated Products to Northern Ireland Educational Institutions
    Awarded contract

    Supply and Delivery of Sandwiches and Associated Products to Northern Ireland Educational Institutions

    Awarded
    £8.4m
    Published 15 Jun 2026

    Competitive tender to supply and deliver sandwiches and related food products to Northern Ireland's educational institutions and schools from July 2026 for an initial 2-year term with extension options.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· Northern IrelandPublished 15 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £8.4m
    Published 15 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £8,400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Facilities Management
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Northern Ireland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ED
      EARLY DAYS FOODS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    15 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a supply and delivery contract for sandwiches and associated food products established by the Education Authority (EA) in Northern Ireland. The contract runs for an initial 2-year period starting July 2026, with options to extend for up to an additional 48 months. The agreement is available to a wide range of educational and institutional bodies across Northern Ireland, including: EA-controlled primary and post-primary schools, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools, Irish Medium Schools, Grammar Schools, Nursery Schools, Further Education Colleges, Grant Controlled Integrated Education Schools, school meal kitchens, controlled youth centres, EA Teachers' and Educational Centres, the Council for the Curriculum Examination and Assessment (CCEA), and other designated educational institutions including Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Middletown Centre for Autism, and pre-schools within the EA Pre-School Education Programme. This contract is intended to supplement but not replace any existing food supply agreements currently in place with participating organizations. Authorized institutional buyers can access the agreement with EA permission.

    Track record

    3 awards · 2 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In agriculture food, the Education Authority has awarded 3 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. DALE FARM LIMITED2× · 67%
    2. EARLY DAYS FOODS LIMITED1× · 33%

    Across agriculture food, the most active winners are INMEDIA, spol. s r.o., INMEDIA SPOL S RO, BFS GROUP LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from the Education Authority

    4 listingsView all →
    OpenProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Human Resources Support and Advisory Services Framework Agreement

    The Education Authority seeks qualified suppliers to provide a flexible Human Resources support and advisory services framework across ten specialised service areas for Northern Ireland educational institutions over four years.

    est.£495,000the Education Authority
    Published 4 Nov 2026
    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Radon Detection and Monitoring Services – Market Engagement

    EANI is conducting market engagement for radon detection and monitoring services and invites supplier feedback via a questionnaire (reference 6819532) to inform future procurement planning.

    £1,500,000indicativethe Education Authority
    Published 27 Oct 2026
    AwardedEnvironmental Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Pest Control Services for Northern Ireland Education Authority

    Provision of preventative and reactive pest control services for Northern Ireland Education Authority facilities under Tender FMM-25-005.

    £2,336,997the Education Authority
    Published 27 Oct 2026
    OpenEngineering🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Market Consultation: Roll and Fold Seating Units and Tables Inspection and Repair Services

    EANI seeks supplier feedback on inspection, servicing, and repair services for roll and fold seating units and tables through a market consultation questionnaire.

    £1,400,000indicativethe Education Authority
    Published 26 Oct 2026

    Open in Facilities Management

    4 open listingsView all →
    OpenFacilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Wagon Wheelset Preventive Maintenance Equipment - 2 Lots

    DRS seeks qualified suppliers for Wagon Wheelset Preventive Maintenance Equipment across 2 lots; NDA required to access procurement documentation.

    £10,000,000indicativeDirect Rail Services Limited
    Published 4 Nov 2026
    OpenFacilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Bed Maintenance and Replacement Solutions - Market Engagement

    NHS trusts seek supplier input on bed maintenance and replacement solutions to inform future service planning and procurement strategies.

    KETTERING GENERAL HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
    Published 4 Nov 2026
    OpenFacilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Catering and Vending Services for Three Leisure Centres

    ACBCBC is gathering supplier feedback through a questionnaire to inform procurement plans for catering and vending services across three leisure centres.

    Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
    Published 4 Nov 2026
    Facilities Management🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Vehicle Recovery Services - Bradford District

    Bradford Council seeks a 24/7 vehicle recovery contractor to handle seized and Council fleet vehicles across the district.

    est.£1,666,666CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
    Published 4 Nov 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-064740

    Your fit

    Could you win the next one?

    This went to EARLY DAYS FOODS LIMITED. Sonar reads the Education Authority's work like this against your business — who holds it, and whether you could compete or partner next time.

    Check my fit

    Free · Matches every Monday

    EA
    Buyer
    the Education Authority
    Sector
    Facilities Management