Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-8fe4-71ba-8305-3624833c9e9e/dfc-disability-and-work-branch-wholesale-supplies-for-the-ability-cafes

awarded GB open procedure

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

[Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ulster-supported-employment-limited-usel)

Estimated value

£334,000

Published

7 Jan 2026

Deadline

Closed

17 Nov 2025

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Animal products, meat and meat products Prepared and preserved fish Fruit, vegetables and related products Animal or vegetable oils and fats Dairy products Grain mill products, starches and starch products Miscellaneous food products Beverages, tobacco and related products

Source

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