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The Procurement Act 2023: Support and training
In preparation for the new regulations which launched on 24 February 2025, knowledge drops and e-learning modules have been released to support procurement practitioners in implementing the new regime.
Catering services for schools - free school meals
Following the government's announcement that over half a million more children are to get free school meals, ESPO's Department for Education (DfE) approved framework, Catering Services (704), is on hand to ensure that a high-quality and great-value catering service can be achieved. We are also supporting customers by hosting catering webinars - read this blog for more details of how to book on.
ESPO awarded 'Supplier of the Year - Not for Profit' at the Education Resources Awards 2025
We are delighted to announce that ESPO have been awarded the prestigious title of Supplier of the Year - Not for Profit at the Education Resources Awards 2025!
Room on the broom - EYFS Book Collection
Feeling spooky this season? Introducing our Room on the Broom Book Collection. Taking inspiration from the story, we’ve picked a handful of playful products to spark curiosity and support your setting.
How to apply for food waste funding
Defra has confirmed in its Net Zero Strategy that £295M of capital funding will be made available to local authorities for food waste collection vehicles and containers. As a public buying organisation, ESPO can help you to achieve these goals in a compliant and cost-effective manner through our framework solutions.
Document Management Solutions frameworks as an enabler for best practice
While there is a plethora of frameworks out there offering all kinds of services and products, Document Management Solutions (390) is a well-designed framework bringing together products and services which fit together to support an overall best-practice approach.
Find out more about Street Furniture (615)
This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to service providers who are able to supply a wide range of street furniture.
Find out more about Grounds Maintenance Services (245)
This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to service providers who are able to supply a wide range of grounds maintenance services.
Find out more about Total Cleaning Service Solutions (263)
This ESPO framework provides access to a range of Service Providers who will carry out cleaning services in accordance with the Customer’s specification.
Find out more about Water System Risk Assessment and Water Hygiene Monitoring Services (198)
This ESPO framework offers customers a quick, simple and competitive route to procure vehicle rental (self-drive), including access to pre-approved service providers who have been selected for their ability to provide a comprehensive range of services that combine quality and value.