Procurement policy: model

Download and adapt our model procurement policy to help you set out your school or trust's approach to buying goods and services, including competitive tendering procedures.

Last reviewed on 23 December 2025See updates
Ref: 41569
Statutory/mandatory for:
Academies
Contents
  1. Download our model policy
  2. You might not need this policy if ...

Download our model policy

Model policy: procurement (schools) DOCX, 209.2 KB
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Approved by Forbes Solicitors, you can adapt this policy to suit your school's context.

The model takes account of relevant requirements and good practice, is easy to adapt, will save you time and will help keep your school compliant. 

You might not need this policy if ...

Your school is a maintained school

You should follow any procurement rules and processes set by your local authority (LA), so you might not need your own policy.

Your school is an academy

You should follow any procurement laws and processes set by your trust, so you might not need your own policy.