Top suppliers
Top suppliers to The Education Authority
Top-five suppliers hold 57% of contract value — a concentrated market.
Procurement categories
What The Education Authority buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
7222000045210000507100006013000015890000221100003012000045250000792100007131000032320000302100003916000015110000853100005011000003220000159800003971000048210000Recent contracts
Latest The Education Authority contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
ID 1032027/L8 Legal Services for Strategic Partner Services & School Management System Solution Project
Carson McDowell LLP · 2026-07-24
£463K
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Bangor Central Integrated Primary School - Ref MA17 - 40107479
Mullinsallagh Ltd. T/A OBConstruction · 2026-06-30
£11.6M
Lot 1. Outdoor Benches
ECOPLASTIC RECYCLING LTD · 2026-06-26
£990K
BSP-25-015 First Aid Supplies
Kays Medical Limited · 2026-06-23
£850K
BSP 25 013 Provision of Defence and Personal Injury Services
NAPIER & SONS SOLICITORS LTD · 2026-06-18
£2.2M
Supply and Delivery of Electronic Components
RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED · 2026-06-18
£446K
Contract
MCADAM DESIGN LTD · 2026-06-12
£1.6M
Contract
MCADAM DESIGN LTD · 2026-06-12
£2.6M
FMM-22-013 Supply and Delivery of Grounds Maintenance Products for the Education Authority
Nomix Enviro Ltd · 2026-05-13
£500K
Lot 1 Public Library Shelving and Associated Shelving Items
Moffett and Sons Limited · 2026-05-11
£750K
ICT-26-007 Cyber Risk Tool - Intelligence Asset
Razor Thorn Security Ltd · 2026-05-11
£150K
ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution
Allocate Software Limited · 2026-05-11
£833K
Musical Instruments for EA schools and Music Centres
FREDERICK HYDE LIMITED · 2026-04-29
£200K
Apple Equipment, Accessories and Education Support Services
Academia Limited · 2026-04-28
£19.0M
Primary Device Refresh 2026
British Telecommunications PLC · 2026-04-28
Lot 1 Building maintenance service works (Area North) (Council Area Causeway Coast and Glens)
DOWN DEVELOPMENTS LTD · 2026-04-14
£3.2M
Contract
Paul McAlister Architects Ltd · 2026-04-14
£264K
1 Wind Instruments
Normans (Burton upon Trent) Ltd · 2026-04-08
£3.0M
Lot 1 Building maintenance service works (Area North) (Council Areas Derry and Strabane)
C H C GROUP LTD · 2026-04-08
£3.5M
Lot 1 - Southwest
Horizon Environment Services Limited · 2026-04-03
£2.3M
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Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for provision of new build for Longstone School, Dundonald
Deadline: 2026-08-03
£2.5M
Pre Market Engagementent Event - Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Jones Memorial Primary School, Enniskillen - MW26-20129686
Deadline: 2026-08-10
£153K
Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, Derry - Replacement Accommodation
Deadline: 2026-08-11
£700K
Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, Derry - Replacement Accommodation - MW26-20129148
Deadline: 2026-08-11
£700K
Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for St Joseph’s College, Enniskillen - Accommodation - MA23-20123443
Deadline: 2026-08-13
£223K
Online Payments
Deadline: 2026-08-14
£15.0M
EDIS-25-003 Online Payments
Deadline: 2026-08-14
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Iveagh Primary School
Deadline: 2026-08-17
£5.5M
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Ballyclare Primary School SEP
Deadline: 2026-08-17
£5.0M
BSP-26-002 Occupational Health Services
Deadline: 2026-08-21
£3.1M
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Ballyclare Primary School - MA19-30113592
Deadline: 2026-08-21
£5.0M
Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for a New Build Special School in South Belfast (Belfast SEN03)
Deadline: 2026-08-24
£4.0M
Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for a New Build Special School in South Belfast (Belfast SEN03) - MA26-0000M401
Deadline: 2026-08-25
£4.0M
Provision of a Teacher Professional Learning System
Deadline: 2026-09-02
£13.5M
EDIS-25-007 Provision of a Teacher Professional Learning System
Deadline: 2026-09-02
£13.5M
Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St. Gerard’s School, Belfast - MA26-0000M403
Deadline: 2026-09-04
£1.8M
Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St. Gerard’s School, Belfast
Deadline: 2026-09-04
£1.8M
Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St Patrick’s Grammar School Armagh - Upgrade of Heating System
Deadline: 2026-09-07
£432K
Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St Patrick’s Grammar School Armagh - Upgrade of Heating System - MW22-50120080
Deadline: 2026-09-07
£432K
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Iveagh Primary School - MA17-000022AR
Deadline: 2026-09-08
£7.0M
Pipeline
Contracts expiring in the next 12 months
When these contracts end, The Education Authority typically re-tenders. SMEs preparing bids 3-6 months ahead win disproportionately often.
Non-Statutory Specialist Pre-School Provision (NSP) for Children with Complex Needs and Severe Learning Difficulties
Expires: 2026-08-31
£1.7M
Fresh Poultry Products for Education Authority NI
Expires: 2027-03-31
£17.5M
Education Authority - Property Insurance
Expires: 2027-03-31
£821K
Market analysis
Bidding into The Education Authority — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
57%
Top-5 supplier share
42d
Avg response window
31d
Median response window
42mo
Avg contract duration
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to The Education Authority
How much does The Education Authority spend on procurement?
The Education Authority awarded 428 contracts totalling £5.0bn between 2023-08-01 and 2026-08-01, working with 144 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £15.0M.
Who are The Education Authority's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to The Education Authority by total award value are Capita Managed IT Solutions, CHC Group Ltd, Irwin ME Ltd. The top five suppliers together hold 57% of contract value.
What does The Education Authority buy from suppliers?
The Education Authority's procurement is concentrated in systems and technical consultancy services, building construction work, repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for The Education Authority contracts?
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What's the typical response window for The Education Authority tenders?
The Education Authority typically gives suppliers a median of 31 days to respond (average 42 days). Standard contract duration is around 42 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-08-01
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