School supplies and services procurement
Find links to our advice on buying goods and services for schools.
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Inform
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By buying smartly, schools can save money and time, while also reducing risk.
- General buying advice
- Buying advice for common goods and services
- Engagement and events
- Help from the Schools Buying team
General buying advice
The basics
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Buying basics
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The buying process
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Running a competitive buying process
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Buying collaboratively
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Collaborative contracts explained
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Understanding contracts
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Key contract considerations
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The above advice relates to buying goods and services for schools. For buying construction works and construction related services for school property, the school property procurement framework applies.
School property procurement framework
Buying advice for common goods and services
Find advice on buying specific categories of goods and services.
Buying advice for common categories
The goods and services listed on the above page are popular categories including:
Office supplies
Print technology and associated services (PTAS)
Vehicles
Cleaning services
Electricity supply
Engagement and events
The Schools Buying team are running virtual Buying 101 sessions over Zoom.
Staff who are responsible for buying at schools are encouraged to join a session and get advice on achieving the maximum value from purchases.
Upcoming Buying 101 sessions will soon be confirmed.
Contact school.buying@education.govt.nz to register interest in future sessions.
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