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

Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)

Buyer Address: 182-188 Cambrai St,, Belfast, UKN06, BT13 3JH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Justice.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Buyer Name: CPD - Supplies & Services Division

Buyer Address: 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
334000.0 GBP
Gross: 400800 GBP
Published
17 Oct 2025, 13:09
Deadline
17 Nov 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066345-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: CPD and the Buyer reserve the right to add or remove products / locations during the period of the contract to meet their operational needs.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 334,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 400,800

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-17T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-12-16T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC1 - Quality Control

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC2 - Delivery Arrangements

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC3 - Contingency Arrangments

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC4 - Contract Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): AC5 - Supply Chain, Human Rights and Modern Slavery

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): AC6 - Total Cost

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Raw Notice JSON

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