Buying options

All buying options are DfE-approved and listed alphabetically.

  • Audio Visual Solutions

    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

  • 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: CCS

    Expires: 13 December 2025

  • 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: 7 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: NEPRO

    Expires: 30 November 2027