Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Education Authority
Top-five suppliers hold 94% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Education Authority buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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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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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?
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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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How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
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