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Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Related Products

Awarded to Henderson Foodservice Ltd

The Education Authority NI(buyer)

Published
Published 7 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 22 December 2025
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Overview

The Education Authority NI has awarded Henderson Foodservice Ltd a contract valued at £16.8 million to supply and deliver fresh fruit, vegetables, and related products to school meals kitchens throughout Northern Ireland. The contract runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with options to extend for up to an additional 36 months, and is available for use by the EA, educational bodies, further education colleges, and other qualifying institutions across Northern Ireland.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£16,800,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
7 July 2025
Questions by
15 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Food, beverages, tobacco and related productsFruit, vegetables and related productsPotatoes and potato productsPotato productsProcessed potatoesProcessed fruit and vegetablesFresh or frozen vegetablesProcessed root vegetables+2 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£16,800,000
Award date
23 February 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • Henderson Foodservice Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    27 March 2026

  2. Contract

    23 February 2026

  3. Tender Update

    25 November 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    21 November 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    7 July 2025

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