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.
45210000
4521000050710000
5071000060120000
6012000060170000
6017000039710000
3971000072260000
7226000024440000
24440000Recent contracts
Latest Education Authority NI contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
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Open opportunities
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Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items
PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Binding and Conservation Services for Libraries NI
PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT - Binding and Conservation Services for Libraries NI
TRN-20-047 Transport of School Meals
TRN-20-047 Transport of School Meals
Pre-Market Questionnaire for the Servicing and Repair of Grounds Maintenance Equipment for EA's North and East localities
Pre-Market Questionnaire for the Servicing and Repair of Grounds Maintenance Equipment for EA's North and East localities
£700K
Pre-Market Questionnaire for the Servicing and Repair of Grounds Maintenance Equipment for EA's North and East localities
*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE* Provision of an Education Case Management System for the Education Authority
*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE* Provision of an Education Case Management System for the Education Authority
*PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE* Provision of an Education Case Management System for the Education Authority
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
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
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
530d
Avg response window
29d
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 73 contracts totalling £203.1M between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, 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 45210000, 50710000, 60120000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for Education Authority NI contracts?
Education Authority NI 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 NI tenders?
Education Authority NI typically gives suppliers a median of 29 days to respond (average 530 days). Standard contract duration is around 0 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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