Buyer profile
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)
Targeting operating model (TOM) review, definition & implementation
Services contract - Provision of Initial and Follow-Up ITSM Implementation phases and Target Operating Model Definition and Implementation Services. Provision of Initial and Follow
Mfds and desktop printers for education authority offices
Supply of Multifunctional Print Devices (MFDs), Print Management, Digital Workflow Software to the Education Authority for a 5 year period. Supply of Multifunctional Print Devices
Provision of planned and responsive maintenance and minor works - dundonald building lot 1 reference number: dundonald building lot 1
The award of a contract by Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union, in respect
Provision of planned and responsive maintenance and minor works - omagh M&E lot 2 reference number: omagh M&E lot 2
The award of a contract by Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union, in respect
Provision of planned and responsive maintenance and minor works - belfast building lot 1 reference number: belfast building lot 1
The award of a contract by Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union, in respect
Fresh poultry products for education authority NI
The Education Authority of Northern Ireland is buying fresh poultry for schools, colleges and other educational facilities, with a contract worth about £17.5 million running from August 2025 to March 2027 (with possible extensions).
EDIS-24-004 EA managed support services for EA connect and nistr
Provision of managed support services.. This was awarded as a call-of contract following a secondary competition under CCS RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 framework.
Appointment of integrated supply team for st peter’s primary school, collegelands
The project shall include the provision of a new 5 classroom Primary School. The project shall include full construction works, mechanical and electrical services, external and sit
Appointment of integrated supply team for enniskillen royal grammar school
The Works will include the refurbishment of existing historical structures, creation of new build accommodation to the rear of the historical structures and all associated site wor
EDIS-24-003 - provision of a library management system
The Education Authority (EA) invites tenders for the Provision of a Library Management System. The initial contract period is for 5 years with the option to extend the contract by
ICT-20-001 supply and maintenance of multi-functional devices and photocopiers for schools
Supply and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices and Photocopiers for Schools
CAT-24-005 warewashing, refrigeration and freezing equipment
The Client has established a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Warewashing and Refrigeration and Freezing equipment. The Framework is divided into two Lots as foll
EDIS-23-002 unified customer experience for EA admissions, transport, SEN and free school meals
The Education Authority carried out a procurement to further develop the Unified Customer Experience for EA Admissions, Transport, SEN and Free School Meals for the period 04 Septe
TRN-23-010 - vehicle maintenance and repairs services – east tyrone
The provision of a vehicle maintenance service, ensuring that all vehicles are kept in safe and roadworthy condition. The EA requires that all vehicles will be always maintained in
TRN-20-010 vehicle maintenance and repairs services in the belfast area
Contractor for the provision of a vehicle maintenance and repair service, ensuring that all vehicles are kept in safe and roadworthy condition. The EA requires that all vehicles wi
Appointment of integrated consultant team for ardnashee SEN school campus 2 - ref: MA24-0000K401
Appointment of a Project Manager led Integrated Consultant Team for the delivery of Ardnashee SEN School Campus 2. Approximate services value £3m. The Integrated Consultant Team to
Supply and delivery of pre-prepared meals to the education authority
The Education Authority invites tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Pre-Prepared Meals. The initial period will be for 60 months from the Start Date (anticipated to be August 20
***Pre-market engagement*** EA catering accredited training
***This is a Pre-Market Engagement Exercise*** The purpose of the preliminary market engagement exercise is to inform suppliers in the current market and gain information to inform
Appointment of integrated supply team for crawfordsburn primary school - MA17-40107798
Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for the construction of new 8 class primary school on existing extended site. The project will include full construction works, mechanical and
FMM-24-003 - thermoplastic playground and line markings
FMM-24-003 - Thermoplastic Playground and Line Markings. Additional information: The value shown in V.2.4 is the highest value estimated for this Lot: £0.00 to £203,000 exc. VAT /