DFC - Disability and Work Branch - Wholesale Supplies for the Ability Cafes
Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)
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- 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
What happened
Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL) awarded this contract to HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LIMITED worth £334,000 on 18 Dec 2025. The contract runs until 6 Jan 2029.
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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