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Procurement Act: The Impact on Schools & Education

Written by Schools and Academies Show | Oct 1, 2025 9:54:10 AM

The SAAS Team, in collaboration with Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC), recently hosted the “Procurement Act: The Impact on Schools & Education” webinar. This webinar explored the key changes brought in by the new Procurement Act and what they mean for schools, trusts and colleges navigating day-to-day purchasing and compliance.

Watch the webinar on demand and:

  • Understand how the new Procurement Act affects schools, trusts and colleges in practice
  • Learn what thresholds, frameworks and exemptions mean for your organisation
  • Discover where processes need adapting to stay compliant
  • Hear real examples of challenges and solutions from across the sector
  • Find out what support is available to help schools buy better and achieve best value


Panelists include:

  • Richard Hassett - Senior Policy Lead, Crown Commercial Service
  • Jack Horton - Customer Engagement Manager, Crescent Purchasing Consortium
  • Mark Pearson - Development Lead, Crescent Purchasing Consortium
  • Kevin Draisey - Head of Schools Partnerships, Department for Education

You can watch the webinar in full by submitting the form below 👇