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Buying options

All buying options are DfE-approved and listed alphabetically.

  • Audit and 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: Crescent Purchasing Consortium

    Expires: 4 December 2027

  • Debt resolution services

    Access to specialist contract compliance reviews which will help to identify, report and recover utility spend that has been overpaid, overcharged or made in error

    Provider: Crown Commercial Service

    Expires: 13 December 2025

  • Leasing and loan finance

    The leasing and loan finance dynamic purchasing system (DPS) supports education establishments with access to funding for the acquisition of an asset through a choice of financing options, including hire purchase, operating lease, sales and leaseback and secured loans

    Provider: Crown Commercial Service

    Expires: 30 September 2025

  • 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: Department for Education

    Expires: 31 December 2050