Buyer
the Education Authority
The tender notices in our corpus from the Education Authority, newest first, read from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. Each links to its own page and to the original.
- Notices in the corpus
- 334Counted in the corpus search index when this page was read, across every stage (forecast, tender, award, contract). The index is refreshed by the corpus, so the newest notices may be missing for a while.Counted at Sun 18 Oct 2026, 00:46 BST.
- Newest notice published
- 16 Oct 2026
- Buyer type
- OtherThe corpus’s classification from the buyer name, as supplied.
- Read the buyer’s published records, newest first.
- Separate planning, live opportunities and historical outcomes.
- Read the original lot, value basis and documents.
- Investigate relevance before authorising response work.
Which notices has this buyer published?
Open notices are live tenders and forecasts. All notices also include historical ones: awarded, closed or past their deadline.
- Grounds Maintenance and Grass Cutting Machinerythe Education Authority · Published 16 Oct 2026This Framework Agreement for the supply of Grounds Maintenance Machinery is being established on behalf of EA, Primary and Post Primary schools under the control of the EA, Catholic Maintained Schools, Independent Schools in NI, Irish Medium Schools in NI, both Controlled and Voluntary Grammar Schoo£12,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Awarded
- Provision of Regional Vehicle Maintenance ServicesThe Education Authority · Published 16 Oct 2026The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) invites interested suppliers to participate in a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise to seek market views for a potential Regional Vehicle Maintenance Services Contract. The purpose of this engagement is to gather market feedback on current ca£2,600,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Education Network for Northern Ireland - "Education Network (NI)"the Education Authority · Published 15 Oct 2026The purpose of this VEAT notice is to give prior notice to the market that the Education Authority (“EA”) intends to modify the Contract. The EA considers this is a modification under Regulation 72(1)(e) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The modification is not substantial.Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Duke of Edinburgh Programme Packs and Annual Licensethe Education Authority · Published 13 Oct 2026The delivery of the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme (DofE) and Joint Award Initiative(JAI) packs. To maintain LO status EA must have an annual licence fee to participate within DofE.Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for Ambient and Chilled Grocery Products for Education Authority NIThe Education Authority · Published 12 Oct 2026The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) wishes to engage with the market to seek their views on establishing a robust, value for money contract for the provision of Ambient and Chilled Grocery Products and Fresh Muffins. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise will£67,500,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- FAE-23-001 FLOOR MAINTENANCE MACHINES AND ON-SITE GENERATION SYSTEMthe Education Authority · Published 9 Oct 2026Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for CAT-26-002 Sustainable Catering Disposables and Packagingthe Education Authority · Published 6 Oct 2026This is not a tender exercise by the Education Authority. The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) wishes to engage with the market to seek their views on establishing a robust, value for money contract for the provision of sustainable catering disposables and packaging products . Any informa£6,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- *Pre-Market Engagement* - PEACEPLUS ASPIRE - Facilitation of Educator Professional Learning ModulesThe Education Authority · Published 6 Oct 2026The scope of this tender is to appoint a range of training providers that will work in partnership with the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Shared Education Project to deliver a suite of training modules over the period on a basis determined by the PEACEPLUS ASPIRE Team. The timeframe for delivery of these modules£500,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- The Provision of a Part-Time NSETS/JNC Endorsed Professional Formation Programme in Youth WorkThe Education Authority · Published 6 Oct 2026The primary purpose of this preliminary market engagement exercise (“Exercise”) is for the Education Authority (EA) to seek supplier views and feedback on potential approaches for the provision of a learning provider for Part-time Pathways to Employment Programme in line with the Joint Negotiating C£1,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Collection and Disposal of Used Cooking Oilthe Education Authority · Published 2 Oct 2026Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a Concession Contract for the Collection and Disposal of Used Cooking Oil for the Education Authority throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to estaValue not stated in sourceForecast · planning
- ID 1032027/L8 Legal Services for Strategic Partner Services & School Management System Solution Projectthe Education Authority · Published 17 Sep 2026Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Appointment of Integrated Consultants team for Jones Memorial Primary School, Enniskillen - Accommodationthe Education Authority · Published 7 Sep 2026The Jones Memorial Primary School, Enniskillen project will consist of the provision of Special and other Accommodation. Including traditional built extensions and internal refurbishments for the purpose of providing SEN accommodation and associated landscaping, in accordance with DE handbooks and a£153,300Estimated value stated in the noticeLive tender · Open
- Sports Equipment and Fitness Equipment and the Maintenance of Gymnasium Equipment and Fitness Equipmentthe Education Authority · Published 4 Sep 2026This Framework is let by the Northern Ireland Education Authority (“EA”) and is open to the EA, including the NI educational bodies listed below. At some point during the life of the Framework these bodies may wish to utilise the Framework and must have access, at any point, with the permission of E£8,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire: Tree Surgery and Tree SurveyingThe Education Authority · Published 28 Aug 2026Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to award a framework for the provision of Tree Surgery and Tree Surveying services for the Education Authority throughout Northern Ireland. EANI wishes to engage with the market at this stage to esta£6,400,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- EA Integrated Financial Management Information System Inc. HR/Payroll (Formerly the iFS Project / now known as the EA One Project)the Education Authority · Published 27 Aug 2026Provision of a fully integrated Finance and HR/Payroll system for the Education AuthorityValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Managed Support Services for EAConnect, NISTR & PSEP & DEthe Education Authority · Published 18 Aug 2026To ensure a managed support service is available to the existing EA Connect Service and as new Version 1 developments move into live environment ensuring continuity of service for customers at peak application times throughout the year. The service will allow for cosmetic changes, incident managemeValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Specialist Furniture and Equipment for Pupils with Special Educational Needsthe Education Authority · Published 13 Aug 2026The Education Authority Northern Ireland (EANI) wishes to engage with the market to seek their views on establishing a robust, value for money contract for the provision of Specialist Furniture and Equipment for Pupils with Special Educational Needs. Any information gathered through this market consValue not stated in sourceForecast · Planning
- Financial Management Solution and School Fees Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schoolthe Education Authority · Published 13 Aug 2026A contract for the provision of a Financial Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar and Grant Maintained Integrated Schools, and a School Fees Management Solution for Voluntary Grammar Schools. The contract will be for a five-year period with the possibility of extension for any further period(s)Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Online Paymentsthe Education Authority · Published 7 Aug 2026The EA invites tenders for a Provision of an Online Payment Solution. The scope of this procurement is to provide an accessible, secure Online Payment Solution (OLP) for schools, minimising the need for and risks and costs associated with cash handling in these schools. The legacy process of schools£15,000,000Estimated value stated in the noticeHistorical · Open
- ***Pre-Market Engagement*** ICT-26-002 Tachograph Analysis and SupportThe Education Authority · Published 3 Aug 2026***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 views of the market for the provision of a Tachograph Analysis and Support. The primary purpose of this preliminary mar£360,000Estimated value stated in the noticeForecast · Planning
- Appointment of Integrated Supply team for Antrim Primary SchoolThe Education Authority · Published 31 Jul 2026Appointment of Integrated Supply team for Antrim Primary School for a 12 Class extension to replace existing modular accommodation.£5,200,000Estimated value stated in the noticeLive tender · Open
- Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St Patrick’s Grammar School Armagh - Upgrade of Heating Systemthe Education Authority · Published 30 Jul 2026The St Patrick’s Grammar School Armagh project will consist of the upgrade of heating system, in accordance with DE handbooks and all relevant statutory Regulations. The successfully appointed Integrated Consultants Team shall undertake the procurement, appointment and management of the Contracting£432,066Estimated value stated in the noticeLive tender · Open
- 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 Schoolthe Education Authority · Published 27 Jul 2026EDR 26-001 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 The Education Authority (EA) has awarded a contract to deliver both a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and a BTEC Level 3 National CeValue not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- ID 1032027/L8 Legal Services for Strategic Partner Services & School Management System Solution Projectthe Education Authority · Published 24 Jul 2026The provision of legal services for the Strategic Partner Services and School Management System Solution project.Value not stated in sourceHistorical · Awarded
- Appointment of Integrated Consultant Team for St. Gerard’s School, BelfastThe Education Authority · Published 24 Jul 2026Procurement of ICT to undertake RIBA Stages 0-7 for provision of proposed extension for up to 220 pupils at St. Gerard’s School, Belfast£1,800,000Estimated value stated in the noticeLive tender · Open
What has this buyer published most recently?
This preview follows the current page’s record order. It is a sample, not a complete history or a forecast.
- 01
Grounds Maintenance and Grass Cutting Machinery
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 02
Provision of Regional Vehicle Maintenance Services
Estimated value stated in the notice
- 03
Education Network for Northern Ireland - "Education Network (NI)"
Value not stated in source
- 04
Duke of Edinburgh Programme Packs and Annual License
Value not stated in source
- 05
PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE (PME) for Ambient and Chilled Grocery Products for Education Authority NI
Estimated value stated in the notice
How should you check a record before using it?
Follow its notice page to the original publication, then read the current document and value basis.
A published amount may describe a contract, lot or framework ceiling. The wording beside each record states the basis supplied by the source.
Publications: Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
- Open the linked tender page and its original publication, where recorded.
- Separate publication, award and response dates.
- Read the value basis; a framework ceiling is not money spent.
- Use the named organisation; do not merge a group parent by assumption.
How much time should you allow to review this page?
Multiply the visible record count by your own review time. Follow-up documents are extra work.
Plan this page’s review
25 records on this page × your minutes per record.
Five minutes is an illustration. Later pages and linked documents are additional work.
- First record5
- Remaining records on this page120
What should you investigate first?
Check the notice’s stage and scope before treating it as available work.
- Record01
Open one relevant notice
Keep its identifier and original publication together. - Context02
Separate invitation from outcome
Planning and award notices are not current invitations. - Evidence03
Read the current documents
Follow scope, lots and updates; resolve missing information through the buyer. - Decision04
Record why it matters
Keep facts separate from eligibility or future-demand assumptions. - Action05
Name a useful follow-up
Decide whether preparation work is justified.
An editorial review sequence, not a buyer timetable or predicted cycle.
What can you safely conclude from these records?
Use the facts each record states. A page of notices or awards does not establish market share, a win rate or future demand.
Review the recorded limitations below. Missing data stays missing, and organisations are linked only when the corpus supplies a page key.
- The corpus and this page are bounded views of published records.
- No organisation-wide spend or awarded-value total is calculated here.
- A named buyer link is not evidence of a wider group relationship.
- Past records do not establish the next opportunity’s date or value.
Where can you investigate next?
Use the guides to resolve the notice stage, framework or evidence question.
| Next record or guide | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Search Contracts Finder records | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Separate frameworks from contracts | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check the invitation’s stage | Understand the next part of the bid |
| Check security evidence | Understand the next part of the bid |
The next decision needs a record someone can check.
What is the useful next action?
Open a relevant notice and establish whether there is work your team should investigate.
Keep the source, uncertainty and decision together.
Explore current and past tenders →- Locate a relevant published notice.
- Follow original documents and the stage.
- Resolve evidence and delivery questions.
- Keep a specific action and its reasons.
What are the limits of this record?
- Notices are linked to this buyer by a slug made from the buyer name on each notice. A notice that writes the name differently may be under another buyer, or none.
- Buyer type is the corpus's classification from the buyer name, not an official category.
Where was this record read?
- Buyer
- the-education-authority
- Read at
- Sun 18 Oct 2026, 00:46 BST
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