Purchasing

Academies must include a review of value for money in their annual accounts. Read about the purpose and structure of the review, and see examples from other academy trusts.

Use our template contracts register to keep a record of all of your school's contracts and service level agreements in one place.

As a maintained school or academy, you have a duty to get the best value for money from contracts you enter into. Follow our step-by-step procurement guide to make sure you're buying in the right way.

Get an overview of how the new Procurement Act 2023 changes the way you buy some high-value goods and services. Download and share this QuickRead with colleagues so they are up to speed with the changes.

Download and adapt our service level agreement template. See examples of SLAs used by schools and get guidance on determining the responsibilities of each party.