Procurement hubs
Themed collections of guidance to help school and MAT leaders buy with confidence.
Academy Trust Handbook 2026: Procurement & Value for Money Hub (Audit-Ready Checklist)
PROCUREMENT HUB Academy Trust Handbook 2026: Procurement & Value for Money Hub (Audit-Ready Checklist) Academy trusts and schools need to be able to show that purchasing decisions are fair, transparent and deliver value for money. This hub turns the key procurement expectations into practical steps
School Premises Compliance: Statutory Checks & Risk Management
PROCUREMENT HUB School Premises Compliance: Statutory Checks & Risk Management Keeping on top of school premises compliance is easier when you have a simple calendar, clear responsibilities and evidence stored in one place. Use the checklist and timeline below to plan statutory checks, brief contrac
SEND Provision & Inclusion: Planning & Procurement Hub
PROCUREMENT HUB SEND Provision & Inclusion Whether you are improving day-to-day classroom inclusion or planning more specialist provision, SEND purchasing works best when it is joined up: needs-led, evidence-based, and realistic to deliver. Use this hub to plan what you need, set a sensible scope an
School Security & Safeguarding: Planning & Procurement Hub
PROCUREMENT HUB School Security & Safeguarding Plan and procure school security and safeguarding improvements with a simple checklist, clear specification prompts and trusted supplier guides for common projects — designed for schools, academies and multi-academy trusts. Useful for headteachers, DSLs
Summer Works in Schools: Planning & Procurement Hub
PROCUREMENT HUB Summer Works in Schools Stay on track with holiday projects using a clear timeline, practical procurement steps and supplier shortlisting guidance for schools, academies and MATs.Included: summer works timeline • procurement checklist • specification prompts • common risks • trusted