See the associated resources section for links to sites providing information on procurement training, top buying tips and professional development opportunities for school business managers.
Pro5 offer existing contracts and framework agreements covering a range of goods and services for schools to use. The group is made up of:
- Central Buying Consortium (CBC)
- Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)
- North East Purchasing Organisation (NEPO)
- West Mercia Supplies (WMS)
- Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO).
Government Procurement Service - formally known as Buying Solutions - a national public sector procurement portal to access existing contracts and framework agreements.
Local authority services for schools - The EMIE website provides links to catalogues and brochures describing services to schools provided by local authorities - listed by local authority. Many local authorities provide a wide range of support on procurement, including support tailored to their local area.
UK regulations - The Government Procurement Service provides details of current policy and application of EU rules in to UK law and regulations.
Audit Commission - provides a range of information and resource packs for schools on financial management and securing value for money. Schools may find the tools on managing school resources, workforce planning and SEN/AEN value for money, particularly useful.
