All buying options
Use a DfE-approved buying option to make sure your procurement is compliant
Use a DfE-approved buying option to make sure your procurement is compliant
Buy financial services
Buy a range of internal and external audit services
Provider: CPC
Expires: 04 December 2027
Debt recovery and associated services
Provider: CCS
Expires: 13 December 2025
This framework offers a wide range of quality financial leasing services, including classroom ICT equipment, vehicles, and catering facilities
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 28 February 2029
Insurance and associated services (Lot 3 only)
Specialist insurance cover to compliment the DfE’s Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA)
Provider: CPC
Expires: 31 January 2028
Leasing and loan finance - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
Supports schools with funding the acquisition of assets
Provider: CCS
Expires: 23 February 2029
Risk protection arrangement – alternative to commercial insurance
All cover is underwritten by the government
Provider: DfE
Expires: 31 December 2050
Staff absence protection and reimbursement services 2025
Financial assistance and support for schools during staff absence
Provider: CPC
Expires: 23 May 2028
Use catalogues to buy low value goods
CCS purchasing platform catalogue
CCS is the biggest public procurement organisation in the UK
Provider: CCS
YPO procurement product catalogue
YPO is owned by 13 local authorities and provides a range of products from UK suppliers
Provider: YPO
Buy food, drink and catering services
Building in use - support services
Keep schools clean, secure and catered for
Provider: YPO
Expires: 24 February 2029
This framework provides an online system to buy food and drink from one central place, making it simpler and giving access to reliable suppliers from across the country
Provider: CCS
Expires: 22 January 2028
Catering services - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
Provision of outsourced catering services, with a choice of local, trusted, and socially responsible suppliers
Provider: Education Buying
Expires: 31 August 2026
Buy or hire commercial catering equipment and services
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 March 2026
Food and drink - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
A wide range of food and drink products
Provider: YPO
Expires: 05 January 2027
Buy food and drink for your school
Provider: YPO
Expires: 26 October 2026
Light commercial catering equipment
Buy all types of light catering equipment
Provider: YPO
Expires: 06 June 2026
Move from an internal catering service to a managed outsourced service
Provider: CPC
Expires: 25 September 2026
Hot and cold food for schools from a variety of suppliers
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 30 June 2026
Buy professional services
Buy audio-visual equipment and services
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 31 July 2028
Debt recovery and associated services
Provider: CCS
Expires: 13 December 2025
Energy cost recovery services for schools
Sourced by the DfE on behalf of schools and trusts, this service provides access to extensive energy bill audit and cost recovery services
Provider: DfE
Expires: 31 May 2026
Estates and facilities professional services (DPS)
Estates and facilities consultancy services for schools
Provider: CPC
Expires: 07 January 2028
Legal services – wider public sector
High-quality legal services from top law firms at discounted rates
Provider: YPO
Expires: 07 October 2028
A range of legal services through both local and specialist suppliers, including free legal advice
Provider: CCS
Expires: 05 September 2026
Specialist professional services
Specialist professional services for schools
Provider: NEPRO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Buy electricity, gas and other fuels
Debt recovery and associated services
Provider: CCS
Expires: 13 December 2025
Energy for Schools helps state-funded schools and trusts switch to the same energy contract used by the DfE
Provider: DfE
Decarbonisation expertise for schools
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 30 April 2028
Electricity (for supply during 2024-2028)
Metered and non-metered electricity
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 30 September 2028
Energy cost recovery services for schools
Sourced by the DfE on behalf of schools and trusts, this service provides access to extensive energy bill audit and cost recovery services
Provider: DfE
Expires: 31 May 2026
Fixed and flexible electricity and gas frameworks
A range of energy buying strategies for all needs and budgets
Provider: Laser Energy
Expires: 30 September 2028
Supply of electricity on a flexible basis
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 31 March 2028
Supply of gas and associated services
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 31 March 2026
Buy LED lighting supply-only or with full project management options
Provider: Laser Energy
Expires: 31 March 2029
Replace outdated lighting systems and reduce your school's carbon footprint
Provider: Lexica
Expires: 05 January 2027
Supply of electricity and gas for schools
Provider: CCS
Expires: 20 February 2027
Buy mains gas with fixed or flexible pricing
Provider: YPO
Expires: 31 March 2029
Utilities supplies and services
Expert support for all your school's energy needs
Provider: CPC
Expires: 20 October 2028
Buy facilities management services
Air cleaning units for education and childcare settings
High efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration air cleaning units for use in education settings
Provider: CCS
Expires: 26 January 2026
Buy audio-visual equipment and services
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 31 July 2028
Compliant provision of building cleaning services
Provider: CPC
Expires: 31 May 2027
Building in use - support services
Keep schools clean, secure and catered for
Provider: YPO
Expires: 24 February 2029
Buildings internal fit-out and maintenance - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
On-going maintenance, extension and refurbishment for schools
Provider: YPO
Expires: 23 February 2029
This framework provides an online system to buy food and drink from one central place, making it simpler and giving access to reliable suppliers from across the country
Provider: CCS
Expires: 22 January 2028
Early years furniture framework
Furniture and design services for nurseries and pre-schools
Provider: YPO
Expires: 01 June 2027
Decarbonisation expertise for schools
Provider: West Mercia Energy
Expires: 30 April 2028
Estates and facilities professional services (DPS)
Estates and facilities consultancy services for schools
Provider: CPC
Expires: 07 January 2028
Facilities management and workplace services DPS
A range of services to help your school run smoothly
Provider: CCS
Expires: 23 February 2029
A structured way to buy a wide range of grounds maintenance services
Provider: CPC
Expires: 23 February 2029
Buy LED lighting supply-only or with full project management options
Provider: Laser Energy
Expires: 31 March 2029
Replace outdated lighting systems and reduce your school's carbon footprint
Provider: Lexica
Expires: 05 January 2027
Outdoor sports surfaces and activity equipment
Design, supply, installation and repair services for outdoor sports
Provider: YPO
Expires: 13 September 2026
Specialist professional services
Specialist professional services for schools
Provider: NEPRO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Sports facilities installation, refurbishment and maintenance
Alternatives to traditional grass sports fields
Provider: CPC
Expires: 16 February 2028
Total cleaning service solutions
Comprehensive cleaning service for schools
Provider: ESPO
Expires: 31 December 2026
Buy IT and ICT equipment and services
Buy audio-visual equipment and services
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 31 July 2028
Cloud services, AI, data centre management and transformation solutions
A simple way to buy cloud and computing services
Provider: YPO
Expires: 01 January 2028
Telecommunications and associated supplies, services and solutions
Provider: CPC
Expires: 15 December 2026
Communications solutions and associated telephony services
A full range of communications solutions
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 01 June 2026
Corporate software and related products and services
Buy software and IT systems for your school
Provider: CPC
Expires: 31 August 2026
A wide range of cyber security products
Provider: CCS
Expires: 14 February 2027
This framework includes cost-effective software systems to help manage data and operations effectively, including budget planning, HR and payroll management and organising clubs and trips
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 30 June 2029
This framework includes cost-effective software systems to help manage data and operations effectively, including budget planning, HR and payroll management and organising clubs and trips
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 30 June 2029
Electronic catering management and payment solutions
Minimises food waste through accurate meal ordering
Provider: YPO
Expires: 19 August 2028
Buy IT products, solutions and services
Provider: Everything ICT
Expires: 14 July 2026
Buy cloud-based computing services from an online catalogue
Provider: CCS
Expires: 28 April 2026
ICT hardware and peripherals equipment
Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS hardware
Provider: CPC
Expires: 31 January 2029
Multi-functional devices and digital solutions
Supply of devices that print, copy and scan
Provider: Procurement Services
Expires: 21 April 2026
Multifunctional devices and associated products and services (including print and design)
Buy or lease branded machines that print, scan and copy.
Provider: CPC
Expires: 01 April 2029
Network connectivity and telecommunication solutions
Access tailored, future-proof connectivity solutions
Provider: YPO
Expires: 17 March 2027
Software application solutions - dynamic purchasing system (DPS)
Software and hardware tailored to your school's requirements and mechanical and electrical support services
Provider: YPO
Expires: 20 February 2027
Software licenses and associated services for academies and schools
Computer software supply and services
Provider: CPC
Expires: 08 August 2026
Specialist professional services
Specialist professional services for schools
Provider: NEPRO
Expires: 30 November 2027
Sustainable hardware, asset recycling and data destruction
Supply of refurbished and new IT equipment, and disposal services
Provider: YPO
Expires: 28 May 2026
Technology products and associated services 2
IT hardware, software and services
Provider: CCS
Expires: 09 October 2027
Buy legal services
Legal services – wider public sector
High-quality legal services from top law firms at discounted rates
Provider: YPO
Expires: 07 October 2028
A range of legal services through both local and specialist suppliers, including free legal advice
Provider: CCS
Expires: 05 September 2026
Buy arts and crafts supplies, stationery and other equipment
Early years furniture framework
Furniture and design services for nurseries and pre-schools
Provider: YPO
Expires: 01 June 2027
Buy printed material from a self-service platform
Provider: CCS
Expires: 15 December 2028
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
Buy staffing solutions
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
National professional qualification (NPQ) courses
Quality assured NPQ courses for school teachers and leaders
Provider: DfE
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