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the Education Authority
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Total contracts
145
Known spend
£2bn
137 disclosed
Average value
£18m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Version 1 Solutions Limited
£11m
- 2
Irwin ME Ltd
6 winslatest 08 Apr 2026£99m
- 3
HENDERSON FOODSERVICE LIMITED
£56m
- 4
Woodvale Construction Company Ltd
5 winslatest 14 Apr 2026£57m
- 5
Fujitsu Services Limited
£81m
- 6
Banner Group Limited
4 winslatest 18 Feb 2026£27m
- 7
CHC Group Ltd
3 winslatest 03 Dec 2025£170m
- 8
Academia Ltd
£43m
- 9
STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT CO LTD
3 winslatest 18 Feb 2026£20m
- 10
ALBANY DMS LIMITED
3 winslatest 13 Aug 2025£14m
What they buy
By CPV categoryConstruction worksCPV 45
22 contracts · £606m
IT servicesCPV 72
18 contracts · £1bn
Office & computing equipmentCPV 30
8 contracts · £68m
Furniture & furnishingsCPV 39
7 contracts · £32m
Business servicesCPV 79
6 contracts · £12m
Architectural & engineeringCPV 71
5 contracts · £8m
SoftwareCPV 48
4 contracts · £8m
Printed matterCPV 22
3 contracts · £26m
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (145)
Appointment of an integrated consultant team for a new build special school in south belfast (belfast SEN03)
Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for a new build 500 pupil special school in South Belfast. The Education Authority is seeking the procurement of an
Sandwiches and associated products
Supply and Delivery of Sandwiches and Associated Products to EA school meals kitchens, outdoor education centres and headquarter canteens within Northern Ireland. Contract period:
Grounds maintenance and grass cutting machinery
This Framework for supply of Grounds Maintenance and Grass Cutting Machinery will be established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Cath
Appointment of integrated consultants team for gaelscoil éadain mhóir, derry - replacement accommodation
The appointment of an Integrated Consultants Team for the Major Capital works for the delivery of the replacement of Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir Primary School and single Nursery Unit a
Appointment of integrated supply team for bangor central integrated primary school - ref MA17 - 40107479
The project is for the provision of a new build Bangor Central Integrated Primary School located on a greenfield site at Balloo Road. The development will comprise of a new single
Vehicle tracking and telematics solution
***This is not a tender exercise*** The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) would like to invite participation in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek the
Fixed asset management system
***This is not a tender exercise*** The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) would like to invite participation in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek the
Milk and milk products
Supply and Delivery of Milk and Milk Products. The initial period will be for 4 years from the Start Date (anticipated to be July 2026) with options to extend for any additional pe
CAT-21-008 milk and milk products
Supply of Milk and Milk Products to school meals kitchens, schools and other locations within Northern Ireland
Appointment of integrated consultant team for sperrinview special school, dungannon - ref MA24-0000K403
Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team for the delivery of Sperrinview Special School. • be a co-educational Special School • Cater for children and young people from early
Appointment of integrated consultant team for belfast SEN school 02 long term
Appointment of an Integrated Consultancy Team for the delivery of Belfast SEN School 02 Long Term. The project involves the provision of a new Special School in the Greater Belfast
Appointment of integrated supply team for integrated college dungannon
Appointment of an Integrated Supply Team for the construction of a new post primary school building and associated external works for Integrated College Dungannon.
Appointment of an integrated consultant team for a new build special school in south belfast (belfast SEN03)
Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for a new build 550 pupil special school in South Belfast. The Integrated Consultant Team shall provide full profess
Washroom hygiene services
Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Contract for the provision of Washroom Hygiene Services for the Educ
Appointment of integrated supply team for antrim primary school
Appointment of Integrated Supply team for Antrim Primary School for a 12 Class extension to replace existing modular accommodation.
Appointment of integrated supply team for ballyclare primary school SEP
The project includes the demolition of existing school buildings and the construction of a new 9 classroom extension with all associated site works
Appointment of integrated consultant team for provision of new build for longstone school, dundonald
The aim of this project is to Appointment a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for the provision of a new build for Longstone School, Dundonald. The EA is seeking the p
Appointment of integrated supply team for a new build for integrated college dungannon
Redevelopment of existing Integrated College Dungannon to provide a new integrated post primary school to accommodate circa. 700 pupils (as existing). Proposed works to include dem
Appointment of integrated supply team for iveagh primary school
The project includes the demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a new 10 classroom school building (GIFA 1847m2) with all associated site works
Appointment of integrated supply team for ballyclare primary school SEP
The project includes the demolition of existing school buildings and the construction of a new 9 classroom extension with all associated site works