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All buying options

Use a DfE-approved buying option to make sure your procurement is compliant

Banking and finance

Buy financial services

Catalogues

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

  • ESPO catalogue

    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

Catering

Buy food, drink and catering services

  • Catering services

    Provision of outsourced catering services, with the flexibility to respond to changes in the market.

    Provider: Education Buying

    Expires: 31 August 2026

  • Catering services

    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

  • Commercial catering equipment

    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

  • Food and drink - framework

    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

  • Outsourced catering services

    A compliant route for the provision of outsourced catering services.

    Provider: CPC

    Expires: 25 September 2026

  • Sandwiches and food to go

    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

Energy

Buy electricity, gas and other fuels

  • DfE Energy for Schools

    Energy for Schools helps state-funded schools and trusts switch to the same energy contract used by the DfE.

    Provider: DfE

  • Education decarbonisation

    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

  • Fixed and flexible gas NEW NAME2

    A range of purchasing strategies that best fit with your organisations gas energy requirements and budget.

    Provider: Laser Energy

    Expires: 30 September 2028

  • Flexible electricity

    Supply of electricity on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services.

    Provider: West Mercia Energy

    Expires: 31 March 2028

  • Flexible gas

    Supply of gas on a flexible basis and the provision of associated services.

    Provider: West Mercia Energy

    Expires: 31 March 2026

  • Liquid fuels (ESPO)

    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

  • Mains gas 2023

    A quick, simple and competitive route to the supply of mains gas.

    Provider: ESPO

    Expires: 31 March 2027

  • Supply of energy 2

    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

    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

Facilities management and estates

Buy facilities management services

  • 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

  • Building cleaning

    A compliant route for the provision of building cleaning services.

    Provider: CPC

    Expires: 29 May 2026

  • Education decarbonisation

    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

IT

Buy IT and ICT equipment and services

  • 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

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    This is a test solution used to prove out the sync job logic and ensure its correctly updating existing frameworks within the register. 26-03-19-04-29-2026-19-03-26

    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

  • Communications solutions

    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

  • Cyber security services 3

    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

  • G-Cloud 14

    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

  • Microsoft Shape The Future

    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

Office and education supplies

Buy arts and crafts supplies, stationery and other equipment

  • Musical instruments, equipment and technology

    Buy musical instruments, equipment and technology.

    Provider: DfE

  • Print books

    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

  • Print Marketplace 2

    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

Professional services

Including Consultancy services

  • 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

Recruitment, HR and training

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