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Jul 1, 2019 · How schools can buy high value things and comply with PCR procurement rules, including advertising a contract and running a buying process.
- Find The Right Way to Buy
Check your school’s procurement policy to see what they...
- Before You Start
Always check your school’s buying rules before you start and...
- Find The Right Way to Buy
Mar 20, 2023 · We understand that not all schools or trusts currently employ a procurement specialist and that buying is often undertaken by someone who is wearing many hats, and that for many...
- Overview
- How to buy compliantly step by step
- Understand what to consider when buying goods or services
- Get free and impartial help or advice from procurement specialists
- Use self-guided tools
- Use a DfE approved buying solution
- Create a specification for your procurement
- Get support from other schools
- Join free webinars and events about buying for schools
Resources to help you buy goods and services for your school, get better value and be compliant with procurement regulations.
Once you know what you’re buying and how much you’re spending, you’ll need to decide the best way to buy for your school based on the procurement regulations.
Refer to the buying routes we’ve identified to help you decide which one is best for you to follow.
Read guidance on things to consider before you start buying goods and services, which includes:
•catering
•cleaning
•energy
•furniture
•ICT and computer hardware
Find out more about how DfE can help you to buy goods and services.
Use the Get help buying for schools service for help, advice and support from our team of Department for Education (DfE) procurement specialists on buying goods and services.
Our procurement specialists can give advice at any stage of your procurement process.
This service applies to all state funded schools in England.
You can use our tools at any time to help you at specific stages of your procurement. It’s easier to use these tools if you’re already familiar with the buying process. See the buying routes to find out more about the process.
We have reviewed and approved framework agreements for schools to buy goods and services.
Framework agreements help schools to procure goods and services from a list of pre-approved suppliers, with agreed terms and conditions and legal protections.
Framework agreements are provided by third parties. They run a tender to select the right suppliers to provide specific goods and services.
Read more about framework agreements and our find a framework tool.
A specification is a document you need to create for your procurement to explain to suppliers exactly what you want to buy.
You can create one yourself or use the create a specification tool. The tool currently helps you create a specification for:
•catering
•multi-functional devices, for example devices that copy, print or scan
More categories will be added if schools find this tool useful.
The tool will save you time by producing a specification based on the responses you give to a set of questions.
To get support, you can join or create a school business professionals network to help you connect and share information with your peers.
You can register for our free webinars and events to help your school save time and get good value when buying goods and services for your school.
Oct 10, 2024 · Schools and trusts will need to familiarise themselves with these notices to ensure compliance with the new regulations under the Procurement Act 2023. Central Digital Platform The government plans to launch a central digital platform that will allow suppliers to upload and manage their due diligence credentials in one place.
• Schools can benefit from specialist support to make the best use of resources – ensuring every pound is used efficiently to improve standards and have maximum impact for their pupils. • Schools...
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Jan 9, 2024 · School buyers should foster open dialogue, provide clear procurement information, and encourage feedback from potential suppliers. Get help buying for schools can advise on how best to do this....
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Jul 1, 2019 · Always check your school’s buying rules before you start and include everyone in the process who needs to be involved. Only speak to potential suppliers if you are authorised to do so.
