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DfE buying options

These DfE buying options provide compliant, best value for schools

Other buying options

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

  • Business support services

    This framework provides a range of business support services that keep your school running smoothly, including finance, HR, IT, compliance, and project management

    Provider: Procurement Services

    Expires: 31 May 2029

  • HR support services

    A framework that provides schools access to specialist HR support services, including payroll, advisory, employee screening and wellbeing checks

    Provider: Procurement Services

    Expires: 09 May 2029

  • 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 Education Recruitment

    Suppliers of temporary and fixed term education staff for the public sector across the UK

    Provider: GCA

    Expires: 30 April 2029

  • Training, learning and development managed services

    This framework offers schools access to a range of training, learning and development solutions, including off-the-shelf and bespoke training and support services.

    Provider: Procurement Services

    Expires: 28 February 2029