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Use a DfE-approved buying option to make sure your procurement is compliant
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Use a DfE-approved buying option to make sure your procurement is compliant
Buy financial services
A wide range of internal and external audit services, including financial health assessments, verification of financial accounts, and statements of corporate governance.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 04 December 2027
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Provider: CCS
Expires: 10 October 2099
Risk protection arrangement – alternative to commercial insurance
An alternative to commercial insurance, underwritten by the government. Opt-in immediately or up to 12 months in advance.
Provider: DfE
Expires: 31 December 2050
Use catalogues to buy low value goods
CCS purchasing platform catalogue
The biggest public procurement organisation in the UK, providing technology products including laptops, smartphones, accessories and software, and office machines that print, scan, or copy.
Provider: CCS
Provides a range of goods to the public sector, including stationery, art and crafts, classroom resources, furniture, office essentials, presentation and display equipment.
Provider: ESPO
YPO procurement product catalogue
Publicly owned by 13 local authorities. It provides a range of products from UK suppliers, including pens and paper, storage, computers, audio visual equipment, and furniture.
Provider: YPO
Buy food, drink and catering services
Provision of outsourced catering services, with the flexibility to respond to changes in the market.
Provider: Education Buying
Expires: 31 August 2026
Provision of outsourced catering services, offering flexible catering provisions and a range of service models. It also covers ‘holiday food programmes’ for those looking to provide meals meeting the School Meal Standards during holiday periods.
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 August 2026
A route to purchase or hire a large range of commercial catering equipment and associated goods and services, including catering equipment, maintenance response services and kitchen design services.
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 March 2026
Food and drink - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
This DPS offers a wide range of food and drink products via a single supplier or multiple suppliers based on your budget and need. Suitable for schools who wish to procure a new food contract and who wish to thoroughly compare suppliers via a mini-competition.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 05 January 2027
Quick and cost-effective procurement of food and drink products, offering pre-approved suppliers who meet rigorous quality standards across various categories. Suitable for schools who wish to procure a new food contract and who are looking for a faster turnaround with a simplified process.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 26 October 2026
Light commercial catering equipment
An easy way for schools to buy all types of light catering equipment - from cutlery and crockery to small kitchen appliances and food storage solutions.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 06 June 2026
A compliant route for the provision of outsourced catering services.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 25 September 2026
Access to a range of sandwiches, filled rolls and baps, bagels and wraps, and food-to-go products including hot and cold eats, from a range of suppliers who hold relevant and in-date third party food safety accreditation certificates
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 30 June 2026
Buy electricity, gas and other fuels
Energy for Schools helps state-funded schools and trusts switch to the same energy contract used by the DfE.
Provider: DfE
A simple and compliant route to market to access sector-specific decarbonisation experts, safe in the knowledge that a robust tender exercise has taken place to award the framework.
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 30 April 2028
Electricity (for supply during 2024-2028)
A quick, simple and competitive route to the supply of electricity.
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 30 September 2028
Energy cost recovery services for schools
Sourced by the DfE on behalf of schools and trusts, this service provides access to extensive energy bill audit and cost recovery services.
Provider: DfE
Expires: 31 May 2026
Fixed and flexible electricity
A range of purchasing strategies that best fit with your organisations electricity energy requirements and budget.
Provider: Laser Energy
Expires: 30 September 2028
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A range of purchasing strategies that best fit with your organisations gas energy requirements and budget.
Provider: Laser Energy
Expires: 30 September 2028
Supply of electricity on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services.
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 31 March 2028
Supply of gas on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services.
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 31 March 2026
A quick, simple and competitive route to buying liquid fuels, encompassing both automotive fuels and heating oils.
Provider: Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation
Expires: 17 August 2026
A quick, simple and competitive route to the supply of mains gas.
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 March 2027
Supply of electricity and gas, including billing, administration, customer service and where required, ancillary services.
Provider: CCS
Expires: 20 February 2027
Supply of mains gas, that offers a choice of either fully fixed, fixed or flexible pricing along with additional support and associated services. Schools also have access to a range of net zero support including green gas.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 31 March 2029
Utilities supplies and services
Access to expert support for all your school's energy needs, offering everything from utility procurement and bill validation to sustainability planning, carbon reduction and delivers social value benefits for education.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 20 October 2026
Buy facilities management services
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This framework offers you straightforward ways to access comprehensive audio-visual equipment and services. Products include (but not limited to) teaching software, hearing assistance technology, interactive learning tools, and audio solutions for classrooms, halls and outdoor spaces.
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 31 July 2028
A compliant route for the provision of building cleaning services.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 29 May 2026
A simple and compliant route to market to access sector-specific decarbonisation experts, safe in the knowledge that a robust tender exercise has taken place to award the framework.
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 30 April 2028
Estates and facilities professional services
A dynamic purchasing system that supplies estates and facilities consultancy services to educational establishments and supports members in delivering a wide range of works projects and programmes including, but not limited to new builds, refurbishments and maintenance.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 07 January 2028
Facilities management and workplace services
A range of facilities management and workplace services.
Provider: CCS
Expires: 13 December 2026
Internal fit-out and maintenance
Provision of building services once a building is constructed to enable on-going maintenance, extension and refurbishment for schools. This framework is suitable for smaller ad-hoc service requirements and also for a more long-term service project.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 24 March 2026
Outdoor sports surfaces and activity equipment
This framework offers design, supply, installation and repair services for netball courts, AstroTurf pitches and multi-use games areas. It also provides specialist fitness and SEND equipment.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 13 September 2026
Risk protection arrangement – alternative to commercial insurance
An alternative to commercial insurance, underwritten by the government. Opt-in immediately or up to 12 months in advance.
Provider: DfE
Expires: 31 December 2050
Specialist professional services
Procurement of specialist professional services for the public sector covering a range of spend areas, including facilities management, catering, construction, environment, sustainability, waste, ICT and education consultancy. Extensive experience within the local authority and school sector.
Provider: NEPO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Total cleaning service solutions
Supporting education establishments with a compliant route for the provision of cleaning services.
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 December 2026
Buy IT and ICT equipment and services
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This framework offers you straightforward ways to access comprehensive audio-visual equipment and services. Products include (but not limited to) teaching software, hearing assistance technology, interactive learning tools, and audio solutions for classrooms, halls and outdoor spaces.
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 31 July 2028
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Provider: Auto Test Solution
Expires: 01 January 2100
Cloud services, AI, data centre management and transformation solutions
This framework provides a simple way to purchase various cloud and computing services, from cloud storage and applications to complete IT infrastructure solutions.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 01 January 2028
Provides a comprehensive set of telecommunications and associated communication supplies, services and solutions including network connectivity, multi-media communication and mobile communication.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 15 December 2026
Communications solutions and associated telephony services
Provision and installation of a full range of communications solutions, associated services, equipment, support and maintenance. Equipment under this framework may be provided as a direct purchase or via a lease agreement.
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 01 June 2026
Corporate software and related products and services
Corporate software and related products.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 31 August 2026
Access to a wide range of cyber security products including consultancy advice, penetration testing, incident management and data destruction that have been accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre.
Provider: CCS
Expires: 14 February 2027
Electronic catering management and payment solutions
A comprehensive electronic catering and payment system that reduces administrative burden, improves financial management, and minimises food waste through accurate meal ordering.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 19 August 2028
Buy cloud-based computing services, including hosting, software and pay-as-you-go cloud solutions from an online catalogue.
Provider: CCS
Expires: 28 April 2026
Get Microsoft software, such as Word and Teams, on your school's existing devices at discounted prices.
Provider: Microsoft
Multi-functional devices and digital solutions
Provision of multi-functional devices and digital solutions – both networked and stand-alone. Digital software solutions to help control, manage and measure the print environment trends and costs.
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 21 April 2026
Multifunctional devices and digital transformation solutions
A straightforward way to buy or lease branded machines and technologies from small desktop units to high volume devices which print, scan and copy.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 01 April 2029
Network connectivity and telecommunication solutions
This framework makes it easier for schools to get reliable, cost-effective network connectivity and telecommunications services, whether you need to improve your Wi-Fi, upgrade your phone system, or completely overhaul your school's network infrastructure.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 17 March 2027
Software application solutions
This framework allows you to acquire software applications for HR management, finance, MIS systems and more, as well as services and hardware that can be tailored to your specific requirements.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 20 February 2027
Software licenses and associated services for academies and schools
Supply of services for software.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 08 August 2026
Specialist professional services
Procurement of specialist professional services for the public sector covering a range of spend areas, including facilities management, catering, construction, environment, sustainability, waste, ICT and education consultancy. Extensive experience within the local authority and school sector.
Provider: NEPO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Sustainable hardware, asset recycling and data destruction
This framework provides schools with access to both refurbished and new IT equipment, along with secure ways to dispose of old technology. It covers everything from purchasing computers to safely destroying data when equipment reaches end-of-life.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 28 May 2026
Technology products & associated services 2dwwwdddds
Access to technology products, software and services, including but not limited to; end user devices such as laptops and tablets, technology infrastructure such as servers and services including installation and logistics support.
Provider: CCS
Expires: 09 October 2027
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Provider: Manual Framework Test Solution Provider Name
Expires: 21 July 2026
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Provider: another test solution for auto
Expires: 01 January 2100
Buy arts and crafts supplies, stationery and other equipment
Musical instruments, equipment and technology
Buy musical instruments, equipment and technology.
Provider: DfE
Designed primarily for use by local authorities or school library services, this framework offers an extensive list of print books including children’s fiction, school curriculum, revision guides, and reference books
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 October 2026
An easy-to-use self-service platform with no installation or licence fees to design materials easily with free tools or expert help and the ability to offset carbon emissions.
Provider: CCS
Expires: 15 December 2028
Specialist professional services
Procurement of specialist professional services for the public sector covering a range of spend areas, including facilities management, catering, construction, environment, sustainability, waste, ICT and education consultancy. Extensive experience within the local authority and school sector.
Provider: NEPO
Expires: 30 November 2027
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Audio Visual Solutions testy tesy 5678
This framework offers you straightforward ways to access comprehensive audio-visual equipment and services. Products include (but not limited to) teaching software, hearing assistance technology, interactive learning tools, and audio solutions for classrooms, halls and outdoor spaces.
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 31 July 2028
Energy cost recovery services for schools
Sourced by the DfE on behalf of schools and trusts, this service provides access to extensive energy bill audit and cost recovery services.
Provider: DfE
Expires: 31 May 2026
Estates and facilities professional services
A dynamic purchasing system that supplies estates and facilities consultancy services to educational establishments and supports members in delivering a wide range of works projects and programmes including, but not limited to new builds, refurbishments and maintenance.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 07 January 2028
Specialist professional services
Procurement of specialist professional services for the public sector covering a range of spend areas, including facilities management, catering, construction, environment, sustainability, waste, ICT and education consultancy. Extensive experience within the local authority and school sector.
Provider: NEPO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Buy staffing solutions
Apprenticeships and associated training
A national service that helps schools find and hire apprentices across 11 regions with access to many different training providers.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 31 July 2027
HR, payroll and employee screening services
Access to a range of HR, payroll, employee screening services and DBS and criminal record checks.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 20 November 2026
National professional qualification
Access to quality assured national professional qualifications training and support for school teachers and leaders.
Provider: DfE
Specialist professional services
Procurement of specialist professional services for the public sector covering a range of spend areas, including facilities management, catering, construction, environment, sustainability, waste, ICT and education consultancy. Extensive experience within the local authority and school sector.
Provider: NEPO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment
Suppliers of temporary and fixed term education staff for the public sector across the UK
Provider: GCA
Expires: 30 April 2029
Supply teachers and temporary staffing (STaTS)
Suppliers for hiring of all temporary and fixed term staff for schools, multi academy trusts and nurseries
Provider: GCA
Expires: 04 July 2026
Temporary and permanent staffing
Access to recruitment agencies for the provision of acquiring temporary and permanent staffing.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 17 July 2026