REAch2 is committed to openness, fairness, and transparency, in selecting all of our suppliers of goods and services.
REAch2 and its schools will use DfE approved frameworks for the procurement of all goods and services wherever possible. Using these helps us to meet our obligations under the Public Sector procurement regulations, as well as ensuring value for money.
While price is of course a factor, it is not the sole basis for our decision; using these frameworks will reduce our administration time as all purchases made via this route are compliant, have contract terms pre-agreed, and also have contract management arrangements in place.
As a result, suppliers are encouraged to engage with the DfE’s Schools Commercial Team should they wish REAch2 or any of its schools to consider using them to supply goods or services.
REAch2 has a Gifts and Hospitality policy, meaning that staff will often be obliged to politely refuse offers as per Government regulations.
Please register your details below to view procurement opportunities for REAch2.
Public Procurement Act (2023)
In February 2025 the requirements of the Public Procurement Act (2023) come into force. In preparation for these changes please find information prepared by the Government:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/the-official-transforming-public-procurement-knowledge-drops
