Buying options

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