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Energy sorted: why over 1,000 schools have handed their energy buying to us

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Energy sorted: why over 1,000 schools have handed their energy buying to us

Over 1,000 schools have already signed up to the Department for Education (DfE) Energy for Schools Service. If your energy contract is up for renewal, joining is simple. Our DfE Energy Team are here to help. Here's what you need …

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Welcome to the Buying for Schools blog

Posted by: David Allen - Stakeholder and Engagement Lead, Schools Commercial Team, Posted on: 21 September 2021 - Categories: The team
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Welcome to the Buying for Schools blog. David Allen, Stakeholder and Engagement Lead, provides an overview of what you can expect from the new blog.

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What is the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA)?

Posted by: Helen Lumb - Schools Engagement Manager, Schools Commercial Team, Posted on: 21 September 2021 - Categories: Services
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We asked Helen Lumb, Schools Engagement Manager in the Schools Commercial Team, 10 quick questions on the Risk Protection Arrangement (RPA).

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Get help buying for schools

Posted by: Matthew Gage - Deputy Director, Schools Commercial Team, Posted on: 21 September 2021 - Categories: Services
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Matthew Gage, Deputy Director for the Schools Commercial Team, explains what happens next for a Department for Education-funded schools buying service.

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The Buying for Schools blog is run by the Department for Education’s (DfE) Schools Commercial Team. We’re here to support people who buy for schools and buying decision makers in schools around all those potentially tricky areas of procurement.

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