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Handa's Surprise - EYFS Book Collection
For this year's Book Collection, we are focusing on the adventurous Handa's Surprise. Taking inspiration from the story, we’ve selected products to inspire and support your setting, helping children to develop and enhance their key skills around the seven areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Meet Sally-Anne, Key Account Manager
Get to know more about the ESPO Early Years team by meeting Sally-Anne Rabone , one of our Key Account Managers!
Unleash Creativity with STABILO® Woody 3 in 1 Colouring Pencils
The STABILO® Woody 3 in 1 is the ultimate all-rounder for young artists and creative minds! Not just a colouring pencil, it doubles as a watercolour and a wax crayon, allowing children to write, draw, colour, and experiment all with a single tool. Its highly pigmented, extra thick, break-proof ...
Keeping up to date with the Procurement Act 2023
ESPO is starting to award its first frameworks under the Procurement Act 2023. No matter which framework solution our customers choose, your organisation can rest assured it is covered and compliant with the latest procurement regulations.
The digital switchover has been extended!
It’s time to talk about the digital switchover! The original deadline for this to be undertaken has been extended from the initial target of December 2025, to January 2027. Are you doing enough to ensure your telecare alarm offering will continue to work reliably? Here’s a quick summary of how you can make sure you’re prepared for the change.
Exit costs: start with the end in mind
One of the key challenges customers face when transitioning between records management contracts are the unexpected costs which can be associated with moving to a new supplier. ESPO’s Document Management Solutions framework (390) allows your public sector organisation to procure solutions including scanning, storage and disposal of documents, the supply of software and consultancy services.
Celebrate this autumn with crafts for the whole class!
With so many exciting events to celebrate throughout the autumn term, it's the perfect time to get the whole class crafting! Check out some of our to how-to guides to encourage your class to get creative, transform your classrooms and be inspired!
Diving into dyslexia with National Account Manager, James de-Wit
Work Dyslexia Awareness Day is just around the corner, and we wanted to shed some light on some resources that can help aid children in education with the help of our own advocate – National Account Manager, James de-Wit. James has kindly shared his personal experience to help raise awareness and provide insight into what tools and resources are available to help children in schools.
Framework to fork: the key ingredients for procuring your food supplier
Katie Ford, Procurement Officer within ESPO's Food and Catering team, talks through the things to consider before reaching out to one of our suppliers on Framework 83, Ambient, Chilled, Frozen Foods and Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads. This includes your food requirements and what information they will need from you to ensure you get the most out of your food supply contract.
Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions
The Workplace Charging Scheme is available for state-funded schools and education institutions to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoint sockets at their site(s) until Monday 31 March 2027.