FTS UK public procurement

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

Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)

CompleteOCDS ID ocds-h6vhtk-05ceed
Tender value£334,0001 awards · 1 contracts

01 Procurement

Tender overview

Updated 7 January 2026
Buyer
Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)
Status
Complete
Procurement method
Open procedure
Category
goods
CPV classification
Not supplied
Tender period
Not supplied — 17 November 2025

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.

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02 Awards and contracts

Published award records

1 shown
Active

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

Awarded
18 December 2025
Award value
£334,000
Suppliers
2
Signed contract
7 January 2026

03 Organisations

Buyers, suppliers and other parties

4 parties
Buyer

Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)

182-188 Cambrai Street, Belfast, UKN06, BT13 3JH, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PDHG-1617-ZJJX
ProcuringEntity, ProcessContactPoint

CPD - Supplies & Services Division

Clare House, 303 Airport Road West, Belfast, UKN06, BT3 9ED, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PVWG-8426-YWXV
Supplier

HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LIMITED

1 Hightown Avenue, Newtownabbey, UKN0D, BT36 4RT, United Kingdom

GB-PPON PTDD-2623-PPYP

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04 Provenance

Source for this process

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