Buying category
Recruitment, HR and training
Buy staffing solutions
Buy staffing solutions
These DfE buying options provide compliant, best value for schools
National professional qualification (NPQ) courses
Quality assured NPQ courses for school teachers and leaders
Provider: DfE
All these DfE-approved buying options are compliant
Apprenticeships and associated training
Find and hire apprentices across 11 regions
Provider: YPO
Expires: 31 July 2027
HR, payroll and employee screening services
Includes DBS and criminal record checks
Provider: CPC
Expires: 20 November 2026
Specialist professional services
Specialist professional services for schools
Provider: NEPRO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Supply teachers and temporary staffing (STaTS)
Suppliers of temporary and fixed term education staff for the public sector across the UK
Provider: CCS
Expires: 04 July 2026
Temporary and permanent staffing
Access to recruitment agencies for staffing your school
Provider: CPC
Expires: 17 July 2026