The Schools Procurement Resource - available in the associated resources on this page - contains essential information for schools about buying goods and services more effectively and efficiently, including:

  • outlining the different types of goods and services that schools should be aware of to see if they are getting the best value for money
  • organisations that provide contracts, deals and frameworks that schools can use
  • web links to finance, procurement and efficiency related information
  • procurement and management training opportunities
  • information about buying green, and environmental initiatives.