DFC - Disability and Work Branch - Wholesale Supplies for the Ability Cafes
A Tender Notice
by ULSTER SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT LIMITED (USEL)
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Contract (Goods)
- Duration
- 3 year
- Value
- £334K
- Sector
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Published
- 17 Oct 2025
- Delivery
- 17 Dec 2025 to 16 Dec 2028
- Deadline
- 17 Nov 2025 14:00
Related Terms
Location
1 buyer
- Ulster Supported Employment Belfast
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.
Renewal 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.
Award Criteria
| AC1 - Quality Control | 10.5 percent |
| AC2 - Delivery Arrangements | 10.5 percent |
| AC3 - Contingency Arrangments | 3 percent |
| AC4 - Contract Management | 3 percent |
| AC5 - Supply Chain, Human Rights and Modern Slavery | 3 percent |
| AC6 - Total Cost | 70 percent |
CPV Codes
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15400000 - Animal or vegetable oils and fats
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products
Indicators
- Options are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-05ceed
- FTS 066345-2025