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Updates: Buying for schools: things to consider before you start

2025

18 June 2025 published amendments

Books and educational resources

Updated the link for 'DfE-approved frameworks for buying books and materials'

Catering services

Updated the link from 'DfE-approved catering framework' to 'DfE-approved buying option' - the Get help buying for schools service.

Cleaning services

Updated the link from 'DfE-approved cleaning framework' to 'DfE-approved buying option' - the Get help buying for schools service.

Energy

Updated the link from 'DfE-approved gas or electricity framework to 'DfE-approved buying option.'

Leasing equipment for schools

Updated the link to 'DfE-approved framework to get a leasing deal' in the 'Suppliers' section under 'Get quotes'. This now links to the Get help buying for schools service.

Legal

Updated the link to the 'DfE-approved legal framework'. This now links to the Get help buying for schools service.

Multi-functional devices (MFD) and printing

Updated the link to 'DfE-approved multi-functional devices (MFDs) framework'. This now links to the Get help buying for schools service.

25 February 2025 published amendments

Get training on the Procurement Act 2023

Added information on the Procurement Act 2023 including how to get free training on the act and how to register on the central digital platform.

Catering services

Added information on the Procurement Act 2023 including how to get free training on the act and how to register on the central digital platform.

Cleaning services

Added information on the Procurement Act 2023 including how to get free training on the act and how to register on the central digital platform.

HR and payroll services

Added information on the Procurement Act 2023 including how to get free training on the act and how to register on the central digital platform.

ICT and computer hardware

Added information on the Procurement Act 2023 including how to get free training on the act and how to register on the central digital platform.

Leasing equipment for schools

Added information on the Procurement Act 2023 including how to get free training on the act and how to register on the central digital platform.

Legal

Added information on the Procurement Act 2023 including how to get free training on the act and how to register on the central digital platform.

Multi-functional devices (MFD) and printing

Added information on free approved training for the new Procurement Act 2023 and how to register on the central digital platform.