Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Department for the Economy
Top-five suppliers hold 99% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Department for the Economy buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
80520000
8052000080530000
8053000032410000
3241000071350000
7135000072260000
7226000072210000
7221000079210000
7921000079820000
7982000090710000
9071000092110000
9211000071310000
7131000038110000
3811000024950000
24950000Recent contracts
Latest Department for the Economy contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
P19591 - Replacement of DETI - Insolvency Service ICT Application (BABS)
ITS Computing Limited · 2026-01-08
£2.4M
DfE Gigabit Infrastructure Subsidy – Regional Supplier Contract for Northern Ireland
FIBRUS LTD · 2025-12-23
£81.0M
ID 5983468 - DfE - Environmental Assessment and Planning Application for Antrim Area Hospital
Tetra Tech Consulting (NI) Limited · 2025-12-02
£200K
ID 5983468 - DfE - Environmental Assessment and Planning Application for Antrim Area Hospital
TETRA TECH CONSULTING (NI) LIMITED · 2025-11-17
£200K
DFE - Insolvency Service - Provision of Insolvency Services
GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS (NI) LLP · 2025-11-03
£300K
DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland
RPS IRELAND LIMITED · 2025-10-27
£220K
ID 5967001 DFE - Insolvency Service - Provision of Insolvency Services
GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS (NI) LLP · 2025-10-08
£300K
ID 5928927 - DfE - Purchase of Equipment to Monitor Movement on Abandoned Mines Within Northern Ireland
DATUM MONITORING IRELAND LIMITED · 2025-09-24
£125K
DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland
RPS IRELAND LIMITED · 2025-09-11
£220K
ID 5928927 - DfE - Purchase of Equipment to Monitor Movement on Abandoned Mines Within Northern Ireland
DATUM MONITORING IRELAND LIMITED · 2025-09-03
£125K
ID 5978081 - DfE - Provision of Video and Animation Services
BNL PRODUCTIONS LTD · 2025-08-29
£170K
DfE - ApprenticeshipsNI 2025 Programme (Apps25)
STEER TRAINING ACADEMY LTD · 2025-08-28
£180.0M
ID 5978081 - DfE - Provision of Video and Animation Services
BNL PRODUCTIONS LTD · 2025-08-05
£170K
ID 5828340 - DfE - Skills for Life and Work Programme 2025
Springboard Opportunities Ltd · 2025-08-01
£195.0M
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ID 5828073 - DFE - Provision of a Case Management System for OITFET (Preliminary Market Engagement)
DfE - Careers Portal Project - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT
ID 5354850 - DFE - DIGITAL CAREERS TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS WITH AUTISM PME
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, Department for the Economy typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
DFE - MAPB - Energy Group - Strategic Environmental Assessment & Habitats Regulations Assessment of Mineral Development in Northern Ireland
Expires: 2027-03-18
£220K
Market analysis
Bidding into Department for the Economy — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
99%
Top-5 supplier share
28d
Avg response window
32d
Median response window
27mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Department for the Economy
How much does Department for the Economy spend on procurement?
Department for the Economy awarded 21 contracts totalling £468.2M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, working with 14 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £23.4M.
Who are Department for the Economy's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Department for the Economy by total award value are Springboard Opportunities Ltd, STEER TRAINING ACADEMY LTD, FIBRUS LTD. The top five suppliers together hold 99% of contract value.
What does Department for the Economy buy from suppliers?
Department for the Economy's procurement is concentrated in 80520000, 80530000, 32410000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Department for the Economy contracts?
Department for the Economy publishes open tenders on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. ENKII matches your business against live tenders, identifies certifications you'll need, and surfaces frameworks worth applying to. Free Readiness Score in 3 minutes.
What's the typical response window for Department for the Economy tenders?
Department for the Economy typically gives suppliers a median of 32 days to respond (average 28 days). Standard contract duration is around 27 months.
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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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