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All buying options are DfE-approved and listed alphabetically.
Apprenticeships and associated training
A national service that helps schools find and hire apprentices across 11 regions with access to many different training providers.
Provider: YPO
Expires: 31 July 2027
HR, payroll and employee screening services
Access to a range of HR, payroll, employee screening services and DBS and criminal record checks.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 20 November 2026
National professional qualification
Access to quality assured national professional qualifications training and support for school teachers and leaders.
Provider: DfE
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
Supply teachers and temporary staffing (STaTS)
Suppliers for hiring of all temporary and fixed term staff for educational establishments within the public sector across the UK. Independent schools (for-profit) are not able to access the deal.
Provider: CCS
Expires: 4 July 2026
Temporary and permanent staffing
Access to recruitment agencies for the provision of acquiring temporary and permanent staffing.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 17 July 2026