About Education
Buying Group PSBO
Education Buying Group is a school-led, not-for-profit Public Sector Buying Organisation created to transform procurement for the education sector. Public procurement is complex. Schools and trusts must balance compliance, value for money, risk management and social responsibility – all while focusing on pupils and outcomes.
EBG exists to make that challenge easier.
Why EBG was created
For schools and trusts that need a clear, compliant route to market for their procurement – one that reflects the realities of operating in education.
Too often, schools are forced to:
- Let contracts roll over due to lack of time or expertise
- Accept price increases without leverage
- Manage procurement risk without specialist support
Without coordinated buying power, suppliers have little incentive to offer better pricing, stronger service levels or meaningful social value.
Education Buying Group (EBG) was created to change that.
WHO WE ARE
Launched in 2022, Education Buying Group was formed by a partnership between:
- Education Buying (part of 2buy2)
- Churchmarketplace (part of IFM)
- Three founding Multi-Academy Trusts
Its governance is led by Multi-Academy Trusts, ensuring procurement decisions are shaped by the real needs of the education sector.
The current PSBO Board representation now includes four Trusts:
- St Bartholomew’s CE Multi-Academy Trust
- St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
- St Gabriel The Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
- The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust
- 2buy2 (Education Buying)
- Churchmarketplace
This trust-led structure is what makes EBG different from generic buying organisations.
At the heart of everything we do is:
- Compliance
- Value for money
- Social value
- Reinvestment back into education
Education Buying Group's Procurement Partners
Education Buying specialises in cost-saving procurement services tailored for the education sector. Leveraging extensive market expertise, they provide schools and trusts with the best value on essential products and services. Their commitment ensures educational establishments maximise their budgets while maintaining high standards. Visit Education Buying for more details.
Established in 2012 by the Catholic Bishops Conference in England and Wales , CMP are a specialist procurement organisation serving Catholic schools, Multi academy trusts, dioceses and charities, working in alignment with the mission and governance of the Catholic education sector.
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