Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky bids, RFPs and contracts
Frankfort, KentuckyPop. 4,606,864 · education.ky.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 14, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 48
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 9
- None open now
- Contracts
- 25
- 16 vendors
The 30-second brief
48 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky's meetings, most in education & training and public health. The latest, from Oct 14: State Department of Education Planning Testing System Architecture Upgrades.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: National Association of State Boards of Education for board Renews NASBE Annual Membership (Jun 2026) and Kentucky School Boards Association for KSBA Board Member Training Plan Approved (Jun 2026).
20+ new pre-RFPs at Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky this month. See all 48, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky buys from, taken from council records. 25 contracts with 16 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Questions about Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky
How do I become an approved vendor for Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky currently works with 16 vendors across contract types including OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 32 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky?
Small purchases under KY's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (189), Grants (71), and Education & Training (68), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky publish RFPs?
Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky publishes formal RFPs on its official website and KY's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 9 solicitations from Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky?
At Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Key departments include Division of Academic Program Standards, Office of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum & Instruction, Continuous Improvement and Support, Kentucky Education, and School and Program Improvement. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 32 decision-makers at Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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What does Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky spend the most on?
Based on 373 tracked contracts, Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky spends most on Capital Projects (189), Grants (71), Education & Training (68), Information Technology (31), and Public Health (14). Contract types include OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky's current vendors?
Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky currently works with vendors including NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOARDS OF EDUCATION, KENTUCKY SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION, CENTER FOR ASSESSMENT, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, AMPLIFY CKLA, AMPLIFY ELA, SAVVAS, CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES’ I-READY, and COGNIA. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky have?
Kentucky Department of Education | Commonwealth of Kentucky currently has 9 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (189), Grants (71), and Education & Training (68). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, KY's state portal, and other sources.