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Education Authority

Education Authority has awarded 239 UK public contracts worth £2.12bn since 29 Mar 2012. Suppliers include Henderson Foodservice Ltd, Irwin ME Ltd.

Northern Ireland Official websiteFirst contract 29 Mar 2012Latest contract 31 Jul 2026

Contracts: 239
Published value: £2.12bnwhere stated
Without competition: 72%172 contracts
Won by SMEs: 77%of 239 with size known

Contracts awarded per month, last 24 months 86 contracts · busiest month July 2025

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Suppliers used most

Henderson Foodservice Ltd 13 contracts · £143m
Irwin ME Ltd SME 7 contracts · £18.3m
Version 1 Solutions Limited SME 7 contracts · £8.25m
Banner Group Limited 6 contracts · £46.1m
Creative Activity SME 6 contracts · £44.5m
Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd SME 6 contracts · £31.4m
Galgorm Hygiene SME 6 contracts · £22.3m
Houston's Coachworks Ltd SME 6 contracts · £1.14m
Lakeland Recovery Service SME 6 contracts · £1.14m
Red Box Books Ltd SME 5 contracts · £44.2m

What they buy

Hospitality & catering 75 contracts · £1
Construction work 47 contracts · £198m
Furniture & domestic appliances 23 contracts · £74.4m
IT services 18 contracts · £1.01bn
Food & drink 15 contracts · £166m
Architecture & engineering 8 contracts · £10.8m
Repair & maintenance 8 contracts · £4.42m
Office & computing equipment 8 contracts · £56.6m

All contracts awarded by Education Authority

Contracts awarded by Education Authority
Date	Contract	Supplier	Value
31 Jul 2026	Managed Support Services for EAConnect, NISTR & PSEP & DE No competition	Version 1 Solutions Limited SME	£1.16m
15 Jul 2026	ID 1032027/L8 Legal Services for Strategic Partner Services & School Management System Solution Project No competition	Carson McDowell LLP SME	£463k
30 Jun 2026	Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Bangor Central Integrated Primary School - Ref MA17 - 40107479	Mullinsallagh Ltd. T/A OBConstruction SME	£11.6m
12 Jun 2026	Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Sperrinview Special School, Dungannon - Ref MA24-0000K403	Mcadam Design Ltd SME	£1.62m
12 Jun 2026	Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Belfast SEN School 02 Long Term	Mcadam Design Ltd SME	£2.63m
14 Apr 2026	Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Rossmar School - 5 Classroom Extension - Ref MW24-20124673	Paul McAlister Architects Ltd SME	£264k
14 Apr 2026	FMM-23-004 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 1 Building maintenance service works Area North Council Area Causeway Coast and Glens	Down Developments Ltd SME	£3.19m
14 Apr 2026	FMM-23-004 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 2 Building maintenance service works Area East Council Area Newry, Mourne and Down	C T S Projects Ltd SME	£3.5m
14 Apr 2026	FMM-23-004 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 3 Building maintenance service works Area South West Council Area Mid-Ulster	Woodvale Construction Company Ltd	£3.29m
8 Apr 2026	FMM-23-002 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 1 Building maintenance service works Area North Council Areas Derry and Strabane	C H C Group Ltd	£3.46m
8 Apr 2026	FMM-23-002 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 2 Building maintenance service works Area East Council Area Belfast	Maurice Flynn Sons Ltd SME	£5.56m
8 Apr 2026	FMM-23-002 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Building - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 3 Building maintenance service works Area South West Council Areas Fermanagh and Omagh	Woodvale Construction Company Ltd	£3.48m
31 Mar 2026	ICT-25-022 Transport Management Solution No competition	Allocate Software Limited	£833k
31 Mar 2026	Primary Device Refresh 2026 No competition	British Telecommunications plc	—
23 Mar 2026	Apple Equipment, Accessories & Education Support Services No competition	Academia Limited	£19m
23 Mar 2026	Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Edendork Primary School, Dungannon - Ref MA14-0000A422	Woodvale Construction Company Ltd	£7.92m
27 Feb 2026	Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management System No competition	Atamis Limited SME	£411k
24 Feb 2026	FMM-23-005 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works Area North Council Area Causeway Coast and Glens	C H C Group Ltd	£2.18m
24 Feb 2026	FMM-23-005 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance maintenance works Area East Council Area Newry, Mourne and Down	Irwin ME Ltd SME	£2.57m
24 Feb 2026	FMM-23-005 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works Area South West Council Area Mid-Ulster	Michael Nugent Ltd SME	£2.68m
23 Feb 2026	ICT-26-007 Cyber Risk Tool - Intelligence Asset No competition	Razor Thorn Security Ltd	£150k
4 Feb 2026	Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Mary Queen of Peace Primary School, Glenravel - Ref MA14-0000A419	Woodvale Construction Company Ltd	£7.28m
19 Jan 2026	ICT-25-019 PSEP Online Portal Phase 3 No competition	Version 1 Solutions Limited SME	£3.2m
27 Nov 2025	FMM-23-003 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 1 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works Area North Council Areas Derry and Strabane	Michael Nugent Ltd SME	£2.52m
27 Nov 2025	FMM-23-003 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 2 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance maintenance works Area East Council Area Belfast	Irwin ME Ltd SME	£3.76m
27 Nov 2025	FMM-23-003 The Education Authority Term Service Short Contract for the Provision of Mechanical and Electrical - Response, Planned Maintenance and Minor Works Lots 1, 2 and 3: Lot 3 Mechanical and Electrical maintenance works Area South West Council Areas Fermanagh and Omagh	C H C Group Ltd	£2.99m
29 Oct 2025	Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for Knockevin School - MA24-000K402	Samuel Stevenson Sons Ltd SME	£1.68m
9 Oct 2025	Appointment of Integrated Supply Team for Glenwood Primary School, Belfast - Ref MA14-0000A423	Bell Contracts SME	£16m
23 Sep 2025	BSP-25-004 Workplace Uniforms and PPE	Charles Hughes Ltd. SME, Healthy Bean Ltd SME +2 more	£500k
29 Aug 2025	CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY: Lot 1 General Cooking and Convection Ovens	Broderick Bros. Limited SME, Catering Beverage Services SME +4 more	£1.8m
29 Aug 2025	CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY: Lot 2 Bratt Pans, Boiling Pans and Free Standing Fryers	Broderick Bros. Limited SME, CE-Tech SME +3 more	£1.5m
29 Aug 2025	CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY: Lot 3 High Speed Ovens	CE-Tech SME, Galgorm Hygiene SME +1 more	£850k
29 Aug 2025	CAT-24-008 Cooking Equipment for EDUCATION AUTHORITY: Lot 4 Multi-Functional Cooking Devices	Galgorm Hygiene SME, Massey Catering Equipment Limited SME +1 more	£850k
26 Aug 2025	BSP-25-003 SUPPLY OF AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AED) AND ANCILLARIES	MKB Medical Services Limited SME	£900k
26 Aug 2025	MFDs and Desktop Printers for Education Authority Offices No competition	Kyocera Document Solutions (UK) Limited	£3m
25 Jul 2025	EDIS-24-003 - Provision of a Library Management System	Softlink Europe Ltd SME	£4.4m
23 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Omagh M&E Lot 1 Reference number: Omagh M&E Lot 1 No competition	Irwins ME Ltd SME	£4m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Armagh Building Lot 2 Reference Number: Armagh Building Lot 2 No competition	Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd SME	£6m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works, Armagh Building Lot 1 Reference Number: Armagh Building Lot 1 No competition	Greystone Joinery Construction Ltd SME	£6m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Omagh Building Lot 1 Reference number: Omagh Building Lot 1 No competition	IMAC Educational Support Services Ltd SME	£4m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Dundonald Building Lot 1 Reference number: Dundonald Building Lot 1 No competition	D Martin Building SME	£4m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Belfast Electrical Lot 1 Reference number: Belfast Electrical Lot 1 No competition	Irwin ME Ltd SME	£4m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Belfast Electrical Lot 2 Reference number: Belfast Electrical Lot 2 No competition	Irwin ME Ltd SME	£4m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Omagh M&E Lot 2 Reference number: Omagh M&E Lot 2 No competition	CHC Group Ltd SME	£4m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Belfast Building Lot 1 Reference Number: Belfast Building Lot 1 No competition	Maurice Flynn & Sons Ltd SME	£10m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Belfast Building Lot 2 Reference Number: Belfast Building Lot 2 No competition	Maurice Flynn & Sons Ltd SME	£10m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Armagh M&E Lot 2 Reference Number: Armagh M&E Lot 2 No competition	C H C Group Ltd	£4m
22 Jul 2025	Provision of Planned and Responsive Maintenance and Minor Works - Omagh Building Lot 2 Reference number: Omagh Building Lot 2 No competition	Woodvale Construction Conpany Ltd SME	£4m
9 Jul 2025	ICT-20-001 Supply and Maintenance of Multi-Functional Devices and Photocopiers for Schools No competition	Calvert Office Equipment Ltd SME, QLC Solutions Ltd SME +1 more	£20.3m
1 Jul 2025	CAT-24-005 Warewashing, Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment: Refrigeration and Freezing Equipment	Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd SME	£10.1m