Top suppliers
Top suppliers to Education Authority NI
Top-five suppliers hold 79% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What Education Authority NI buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
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Latest Education Authority NI contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
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Open Education Authority NI tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Ballyclare Primary School SEP
Deadline: 2026-08-21
£5.0M
Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for a New Build Special School in South Belfast (Belfast SEN03)
Deadline: 2026-08-25
£4.0M
Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Longstone School
Deadline: 2026-09-11
£2.5M
Pre Market Consultation CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods
Pre Market Consultation CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods
Pre Market Consultation CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods
Pre Market Consultation CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods
CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods
CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods
CAT-23-006 Fresh Poultry and Poultry Products and CAT-23-008 Frozen Foods
PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT Heavy Duty Technology Equipment including CNC Machines and Circular Saws
EDR-20-004 HAND AND POWER TOOLS
EDR-20-004 HAND AND POWER TOOLS
Pre-Market Engagement for Paper Hygiene and Feminine Hygiene Products FMM-23-007
£12.0M
Pre-Market Engagement for Paper Hygiene and Feminine Hygiene Products FMM-23-007
TRN-20-010 Maintenance and Repair of EA Vehicles Located in the Belfast Area
Grab and Go Lunch Items
Grab and Go Lunch Items
Grab and Go Lunch Items
TRN-20-010 Maintenance and Repair of EA Vehicles Located in the Belfast Area
Market analysis
Bidding into Education Authority NI — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
79%
Top-5 supplier share
426d
Avg response window
30d
Median response window
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Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to Education Authority NI
How much does Education Authority NI spend on procurement?
Education Authority NI awarded 72 contracts totalling £203.1M between 2023-07-31 and 2026-07-31, working with 16 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £4.8M.
Who are Education Authority NI's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to Education Authority NI by total award value are CHC Group Ltd, Maurice Flynn and Sons Ltd, Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 79% of contract value.
What does Education Authority NI buy from suppliers?
Education Authority NI's procurement is concentrated in building construction work, repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, taxi services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Education Authority NI contracts?
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What's the typical response window for Education Authority NI tenders?
Education Authority NI typically gives suppliers a median of 30 days to respond (average 426 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-07-31
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.
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