DfE buying options

These DfE buying options provide compliant, best value for schools

Other buying options

All these DfE-approved buying options are compliant

  • Early years furniture framework

    Furniture and design services for nurseries and pre-schools

    Provider: YPO

    Expires: 01 June 2027

  • Furniture and associated services

    A comprehensive furniture framework with a wide range of high-quality solutions, including classroom desks, laboratory and specialised sensory equipment

    Provider: CPC

    Expires: 01 June 2028

  • Print books

    Specialist services for school libraries

    Provider: ESPO

    Expires: 31 October 2026

  • Print Marketplace 2

    Buy printed material from a self-service platform

    Provider: CCS

    Expires: 15 December 2028

  • Sensory equipment and associated services

    This is a framework for buying equipment and services to create calm learning spaces in mainstream schools, including sensory rooms, pools and gardens that help children with special educational needs.

    Provider: Procurement Services

    Expires: 30 September 2029

  • Specialist professional services

    Specialist professional services for schools

    Provider: NEPRO

    Expires: 30 November 2027

  • Stationery, paper and education supplies

    A one-stop-shop for stationery, education and office supplies

    Provider: CPC

    Expires: 31 August 2027