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UK GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT

Public-sector buyer · United Kingdom

Education Authority

Education Authority is a UK public-sector contracting authority. This profile aggregates its public-record procurement — top suppliers, categories, recent awards, open tenders and expiring contracts.

Data period: 2023-08-01 to 2026-08-01Updated 2026-08-01

£2.7bn

Total spend

106

Contract awards

31

Unique suppliers

£34.5M

Avg contract

According to ENKII, Education Authority has awarded 106 contracts worth £2.7bn to 31 suppliers between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, at an average contract value of £34.5M, with the top five suppliers holding 94% of contract value.

Top suppliers

Top suppliers to Education Authority

Top-five suppliers hold 94% of contract value — a concentrated market.

SupplierAwardsTotal value
Capita Managed IT Solutions5£1.2bn
FUJITSU SERVICES LTD3£970.0M
Translink3£300.0M
CHC Group Ltd6£56.0M
Maurice Flynn and Sons Ltd6£40.0M
Banner Group Limited3£34.0M
SME HCI Limited and all Group Companies (trading as Vivup)1£25.2M
Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd6£24.0M
Irwin ME Ltd9£24.0M
LM Services NI Ltd6£16.0M
D Martin Building3£12.0M
IMAC Educational Support Services Ltd3£8.0M
D & H Motors Ltd1£5.0M
Specialist Computer Centres PLC1£4.2M
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD15£2.6M
Learning Space Belfast Ltd3£2.2M
Trustmarque Solutions Ltd3£2.1M
Galgorm Hygiene6£1.8M
SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES PLC5£1.6M
Cleaver Fulton Rankin1£1.5M

Procurement categories

What Education Authority buys

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.

Educational software package

48190000
3 awards£970.0M

Systems and technical consultancy services

72220000
8 awards£613.9M

System and support services

72250000
1 award£546.0M

Building construction work

45210000
32 awards£180.0M

Taxi services

60120000
2 awards£150.0M

Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

60170000
1 award£150.0M

Cleaning products

39830000
3 awards£34.0M

Banking services

66110000
1 award£25.2M

Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50110000
4 awards£5.6M

Data-processing machines (hardware)

30210000
1 award£4.2M

Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

39220000
14 awards£3.6M

Legal advisory and representation services

79110000
1 award£1.5M

School furniture

39160000
1 award£1.4M

Internet and intranet software package

48220000
2 awards£1.4M

Programming services of packaged software products

72210000
1 award£1.2M

Computer-related equipment

30230000
2 awards£985K

Toilet paper, handkerchiefs, hand towels and serviettes

33760000
3 awards£855K

Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79620000
2 awards£750K

Miscellaneous furniture and equipment

39150000
2 awards£748K

Network equipment

32420000
1 award£704K

Recent contracts

Latest Education Authority contracts awarded

The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.

Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components

Rapid Electronics Ltd. · 2026-05-19

£446K

ICT-25-0-24 CRB Cunningham’s Education Solutions Annual Cashless System Maintenance 2026/27

CRB Cunninghams Ltd · 2026-01-05

Provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Belfast and East Tyrone

D & H Motors Ltd · 2025-11-11

£5.0M

Education Authority Pre-School Standardisation Online Portal Development

Version 1 Solutions Limited · 2025-09-25

£1.2M

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Open opportunities

Open Education Authority tenders

Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.

Occupational Health Services

Deadline: 2026-08-21

£3.1M

Appointment of an Integrated Supply Team for Iveagh Primary School

Deadline: 2026-09-08

£7.0M

Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Jones Memorial Primary School, Enniskillen

Deadline: 2026-09-21

£153K

Provision for Education Technology Managed Services

£190.0M

Pre-Market Engagement - Outdoor Learning Equipment

£500K

** Pre Market Engagement** First Aid Supplies

£780K

***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-25-013 - Provision of a Cyber Risk Management Tool for Education Authority

Financial Management Solution for VG and GMI Schools and School Fees Management Solution for VG Schools

***Pre-Market Engagement*** EDIS-25-007 - Provision of a Teacher Professional Learning (TPL) Solution for Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI).

£13.0M

Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Proposed Priory Integrated College

£37.0M

Appointment of Integrated Supplier Team Iveagh Primary School, Rathfriland

Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Slemish College, Ballymena

£3.2M

Financial Management Solution for VG and GMI Schools and School Fees Management Solution for VG Schools

Provision of Defence Personal injury Services

Pre Market Engagement for Fuel Management System

Pre- Market Engagement for Display Energy Certificates and Advisory Reports

Pre- Market Engagement for Display Energy Certificates and Advisory Reports

***Pre-Market Engagement *** ICT-26-009 Catering Management Tool

£5.0M

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire - Preventative Pest Control for the Education Authority Catering Service

Pre-Market Engagement for Collection and Disposal of ICT and Electrical Equipment

Pipeline

Contracts expiring in the next 12 months

When these contracts end, Education Authority typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.

RM6240-B Legal Services for CCEA

Expires: 2026-10-31

£120K

ICT Infrastructure Equipment and Services to the Education Authority - Further Competition Via CCS national f/w: RM6098 - Technology Products & Associated Services 2

Expires: 2026-12-16

£4.2M

ICT-25-0-24 CRB Cunningham’s Education Solutions Annual Cashless System Maintenance 2026/27

Expires: 2026-12-31

Google Workspace for Education Plus

Expires: 2027-03-31

£2.0M

Market analysis

Bidding into Education Authority — what to expect

Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.

94%

Top-5 supplier share

27d

Avg response window

28d

Median response window

24mo

Avg contract duration

Frequently asked

Common questions about selling to Education Authority

How much does Education Authority spend on procurement?

Education Authority awarded 106 contracts totalling £2.7bn between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 31 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £34.5M.

Who are Education Authority's top suppliers?

The largest suppliers to Education Authority by total award value are Capita Managed IT Solutions, FUJITSU SERVICES LTD, Translink. The top five suppliers together hold 94% of contract value.

What does Education Authority buy from suppliers?

Education Authority's procurement is concentrated in educational software package, systems and technical consultancy services, system and support services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.

How can my business bid for Education Authority contracts?

Education Authority 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 Education Authority tenders?

Education Authority typically gives suppliers a median of 28 days to respond (average 27 days). Standard contract duration is around 24 months.

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Sources & methodology

How this profile is compiled

Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01

This profile aggregates public-record procurement data published by the UK Government under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ENKII fetches, deduplicates, and aggregates source records; we don't edit the underlying facts.

Source portals

  • · Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)
  • · Contracts Finder
  • · Spend Network
Full methodology — calculations, refresh cadence & caveats

Source records remain subject to Open Government Licence v3.0 attribution. ENKII doesn't warrant accuracy beyond the source portals' own publication.

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