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.
72220000
7222000045210000
4521000050710000
5071000060130000
6013000015890000
1589000022110000
2211000030120000
3012000045250000
4525000079210000
7921000071310000
7131000032320000
3232000030210000
3021000039160000
3916000015110000
1511000085310000
8531000050110000
5011000003220000
0322000015980000
1598000039710000
3971000048210000
48210000Recent contracts
Latest the Education Authority contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Contract
MCADAM DESIGN LTD · 2026-06-12
£2.6M
Contract
MCADAM DESIGN LTD · 2026-06-12
£1.6M
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-25-022 Transport Management Solution
Allocate Software Limited · 2026-05-11
£833K
ICT-26-007 Cyber Risk Tool - Intelligence Asset
Razor Thorn Security Ltd · 2026-05-11
£150K
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
Contract
Paul McAlister Architects Ltd · 2026-04-14
£264K
Lot 1 Building maintenance service works (Area North) (Council Area Causeway Coast and Glens)
DOWN DEVELOPMENTS LTD · 2026-04-14
£3.2M
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
CAT-21-004 Ambient, Fresh and Chilled Groceries (including Chilled Chips)
Henderson Foodservice Ltd · 2026-03-30
£36.0M
Contract
Woodvale Construction Company · 2026-03-30
£7.9M
CAT-21-011 Fresh Muffins and Associated Items
Henderson Foodservice · 2026-03-30
£2.1M
Contract Management And Supplier Relationship Management System
Atamis Limited · 2026-03-19
£411K
Supply and Maintenance of Multi Function Devices and Photocopiers to Education Authority (EA) Schools
QLC SOLUTIONS LIMITED · 2026-03-19
£19.5M
Supply and Delivery of Cleaning and Hygiene Products to the Education Authority
ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED · 2026-03-12
£8.2M
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Open opportunities
Open the Education Authority tenders
Tenders currently inviting bids. SMEs can respond via the official tender portal.
Pre-Market Engagement - Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for St Joseph’s College, Enniskillen - MA23-20123443
Deadline: 2026-06-17
£223K
Pre-Market Engagement - Appointment of Integrated Consultants Team for St Patrick’s Grammar School, Armagh - MW22-50120080
Deadline: 2026-06-18
£432K
**Pre-Market Engagement Event** - Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Iveagh PS, 17 Castle Hill, Rathfriland, BT34 5NH
Deadline: 2026-06-22
£5.5M
Pre-Market Engagement Event - Appointment Of Integrated Supply Team for Ballyclare PS, Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BG
Deadline: 2026-06-22
£5.0M
PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: Washroom Hygiene Services
Deadline: 2026-06-26
Procurement for Education Technology Managed Services
Deadline: 2026-07-10
£709.0M
EDIS-25-008 Education Technology Managed Service (ETMS)
Deadline: 2026-07-10
£851.0M
Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir Primary School and single Nursery Unit.
Deadline: 2026-07-27
£360K
Appointment of an Integrated Consultant Team for Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir Primary School and single Nursery Unit.
Deadline: 2026-07-27
£300K
Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for provision of new build for Longstone School, Dundonald
Deadline: 2026-08-03
£2.5M
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
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 Supply Team for a New Build for Integrated College Dungannon
Deadline: 2026-09-18
£35.0M
TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals
Deadline: 2028-07-06
£21.0M
TRN-24-002 Transport of School Meals
Deadline: 2028-07-07
£21.0M
Fresh Poultry Products
PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) For Pre-Prepared Meals, Sandwiches, Wraps and Paninis
THE PROVISION OF A PART-TIME NSETS/JNC ENDORSED PROFESSIONAL FORMATION PROGRAMME IN YOUTH WORK
£800K
Provision and supply of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to schools in Northern Ireland
£900K
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
Education Authority - Property Insurance
Expires: 2027-03-31
£821K
Fresh Poultry Products for Education Authority NI
Expires: 2027-03-31
£17.5M
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
30d
Median response window
41mo
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 430 contracts totalling £5.0bn between 2023-06-17 and 2026-06-17, 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 72220000, 45210000, 50710000, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
How can my business bid for the Education Authority contracts?
the 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 the Education Authority tenders?
the Education Authority typically gives suppliers a median of 30 days to respond (average 42 days). Standard contract duration is around 41 months.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-06-17
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Source portals
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