Top suppliers
Top suppliers to the Education Authority
Top-five suppliers hold 30% of contract value — a moderately competitive market.
Procurement categories
What the Education Authority buys
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) breakdown of contracts awarded over the reporting period.
453971305042728034901522327948330318Recent contracts
Latest the Education Authority contracts awarded
The most recently published award notices on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Education Authority Managed Support Services for EAConnect, NISTR & PSEP & DE
Version 1 Solutions Limited · 2026-07-30
£1.2M
Delivery of a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Coaching and Development for St. Colm's High School
FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT COMPANY (NI) LTD · 2026-07-27
Outdoor Furniture made from Recycled Plastic
ENVIRONMENTAL STREET FURNITURE LTD. · 2026-07-24
Outdoor Furniture made from Recycled Plastic
ECOPLASTIC RECYCLING LTD · 2026-07-24
Outdoor Furniture made from Recycled Plastic
ECOPLASTIC RECYCLING LTD · 2026-07-24
Outdoor Furniture made from Recycled Plastic
ENVIRONMENTAL STREET FURNITURE LTD. · 2026-07-24
ID 1032027/L8 Legal Services for Strategic Partner Services & School Management System Solution Project
Carson McDowell LLP · 2026-07-24
Outdoor Furniture made from Recycled Plastic
Creative Activity Group Ltd · 2026-07-24
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Bangor Central Integrated Primary School - Ref MA17 - 40107479
Mullinsallagh Ltd. T/A OBConstruction · 2026-06-30
Financial Management Solution and School Fees Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools
Furlong Business Solutions Linited · 2026-06-17
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Sports Equipment and Fitness Equipment and the Maintenance of Gymnasium Equipment and Fitness Equipment
Deadline: 2026-09-30
£8.0M
***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-26-002 Tachograph Analysis and Support
Deadline: 2026-09-30
£360K
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.
Fresh Poultry Products for Education Authority NI
Expires: 2027-03-31
£17.5M
HOPE Counselling Service Belfast A
Expires: 2027-08-31
£700K
HOPE Counselling Service - Belfast C
Expires: 2027-08-31
£610K
Delivery of Occupational Studies within EOTAS Centres
Expires: 2027-08-31
£551K
HOPE Counselling Service Belfast B
Expires: 2027-08-31
£690K
Market analysis
Bidding into the Education Authority — what to expect
Supplier concentration and timing patterns that shape SME bid strategy.
81%
Awards to SMEs
30%
Top-5 supplier share
0%
Framework call-offs
3
Awards to social enterprises
Around 81% of the Education Authority’s classified awards go to small and medium-sized enterprises, and 3 have gone to voluntary, community or social enterprises.
Frequently asked
Common questions about selling to the Education Authority
How much does the Education Authority spend on procurement?
the Education Authority awarded 243 contracts totalling £906.1M between 2023-09-15 and 2026-09-15, working with 142 unique suppliers. Average contract value is £4.3M.
Who are the Education Authority's top suppliers?
The largest suppliers to the Education Authority by total award value are HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LTD, Learning Space, Irwin ME Limited. The top five suppliers together hold 30% of contract value.
What does the Education Authority buy from suppliers?
the Education Authority's procurement is concentrated in construction work, furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, alongside specialist categories. See the full CPV breakdown below.
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Sources & methodology
How this profile is compiled
Analysed by ENKII · Updated 2026-09-15
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Source portals
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