Banking and finance

DfE buying options

These DfE buying options provide compliant, best value for schools

• Risk protection arrangement – alternative to commercial insurance

  All cover is underwritten by the government

  Provider: DfE

  Expires: 31 December 2050

Other buying options

All these DfE-approved buying options are compliant

• Audit and financial services

  Buy a range of internal and external audit services

  Provider: CPC

  Expires: 04 December 2027

• Debt resolution services

  Debt recovery and associated services

  Provider: CCS

  Expires: 13 December 2025

• Insurance and associated services (Lot 3 only)

  Specialist insurance cover to compliment the DfE’s Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA)

  Provider: CPC

  Expires: 31 January 2028

• Leasing and loan finance - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)

  Supports schools with funding the acquisition of assets

  Provider: CCS

  Expires: 30 September 2025

• Staff absence protection and reimbursement services 2025

  Financial assistance and support for schools during staff absence

  Provider: CPC

  Expires: 23 May 2028