Lakeshore Learning Materials

City-funded organization

Lakeshore Learning Materials describes itself, on its own site, as a national retailer and supplier of classroom furniture, teaching supplies, and hands-on educational materials for teachers. It holds $8.6 million in active NYC Department of Education contracts as of August 2026 (3 contracts), part of $15.5 million awarded to the company since 2000 including expired contracts, and the city has paid $19 million to date. 25% of that contract value ($3.8 million across 3 contracts) was awarded without a fresh competitive bid.

Industry (per city contracts)
Professional Services
City contracts (active)
$8,640,000 · 3 contracts
Awarded all-time
$15,520,175 · 7 since 2000, incl. expired
Paid to date
$19,007,988
Won without a fresh bid
25% of contract value · $3,840,000 · 3 contracts

Holds contracts at

City contracts

Registered city contracts, largest first by current contract value (not amount spent): running now, then registered to start later, then ended. Totals count every registered contract. Each line shows its Checkbook contract ID. The tag on each row is how it was awarded (“no-bid” = non-competitive).

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