Free procurement support for schools

We take the stress, cost and confusion out of school procurement activities, enabling better buying practices in schools.

And it's all free! It's funded by the Department for Education and managed by procurement specialists 2buy2.com Limited.

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Featured deals

  • Cleaning services

    Is your cleaning contract expiring soon? Are you sure you are getting best value from your current arrangements?

    Get free help with:

    • running a tender procurement process - writing specifications, running tenders, evaluating suppliers and choosing the right supplier for your needs, which will save you time and effort
    • template specifications and invitation to tender documents that we can amend to suit your specific requirements
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  • Catering services

    Is your catering contract expiring soon? Are you sure you are getting best value from your current arrangements?

    Get free help with:

    • running a tender procurement process - writing specifications, running tenders, evaluating suppliers and choosing the right supplier for your needs, which will save you time and effort
    • template specifications and invitation to tender documents that we can amend to suit your specific requirements
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  • Furniture

    The Department for Education Furniture framework has been developed to support schools, colleges, academies and further / higher education establishments with furniture requirements.

    Benefits

    • 10 year warranty
    • Free delivery on orders over £2,000
    • Competitive prices & checked suppliers
    • OJEU compliant
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  • Risk Protection

    Local Authority Maintained schools can now join the Department for Education’s risk protection arrangement (RPA), an alternative to commercial insurance, which may save your school both time and money (school savings of £12,000 per year already reported).

    Benefits

    • £19 per pupil, per year
    • Business interruption is covered
    • UK and overseas travel cancellations
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  • Education Technology

    The Crown Commercial Service has developed an Education Technology framework in collaboration with the Department for Education.

    Benefits

    • Exceptional value for money and competitive pricing
    • Easy to use templates
    • Access to knowledgeable suppliers
    • Compliant
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  • Office Supplies

    The Crown Commercial Service has developed an Office Supplies framework.

    Benefits

    • Save up to 20% - reduced price basket of around 80 products and access to competitive pricing across the whole product range.
    • Order online, by email or phone
    • Free next day delivery on items in stock
    • Compliant procurement route using the Crown Commercial Services Framework for Office Supplies
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    Success stories

    How we've helped schools buy better

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    Carr Hill High School

    £3,162 saved

    Ulverston Victoria High School

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    Testimonials

    • “The schools buying hub gave some incredibly helpful advice, and even offered to meet with the supplier to ensure we were getting best value for money. We were very happy with their services, and the positive attitude from the team, and have been back in touch for some guidance on energy procurement.”

      Senior Finance Manager

    • “Response times are very quick (same day or the next day), advice is clear and easy to follow, people are friendly and approachable, makes the process of seeking advice very helpful and 'stress free'. All round service from the Buying Hub is great!”

      Survey Response

    • “I understand the Hub is a trial however what I have received so far has been immense, it has saved me time, money and even contributed to my own professional development. I have learnt so much in a short space of time. Thank you.”

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    • “A great central point of contact and fount of knowledge in all things procurement. It’s really good to have a 'one stop shop' to refer which provides well informed and current advice.”

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    • “It’s so useful to have experts to hand who won't charge and arm and a leg for sound advice. An excellent resource for schools.”

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