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Helping education organisations to thrive.

We help universities, schools, academies, and nurseries organisations optimise food and non-food procurement to deliver better value, quality, and service, with expert support that drives continuous operational and commercial improvement.

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Education Procurement solutions

We help universities, schools, academies, and nurseries enhance in-house catering with cost control, quality, compliance and operational efficiency.

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Supporting Success

Who we help

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Independent schools
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State schools and academies
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Universities and colleges

Our Clients

Proudly supporting education clients across the UK.

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Our Solutions

How we help

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Cost optimisation and compliance support

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Sustainable solutions and waste reduction

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Advanced technology and innovation

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Food and non-food procurement

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Ensure supply chain reliability and continuity

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FF&E and maintenance procurement

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Our Impact

Unlock efficiency and drive success with our end-to-end procurement and supply chain solutions.

$20.5B

Purchasing Power

5-15%

Average Savings

5,000

Supplier Agreements

We act as an extension of your team, delivering long-term value so you can focus on exceptional experiences for students and staff.

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About Avendra International UK

Education Procurement FAQs

How can UK schools, academies and universities reduce procurement costs?

Avendra International helps UK education organisations improve procurement value through purchasing expertise, competitive supplier pricing and ongoing supplier management. By reviewing purchasing requirements and supplier arrangements, nurseries, schools, academies, colleges and universities can identify opportunities to control costs while maintaining quality and service.

What procurement options does Avendra International offer UK education organisations?

Avendra International offers flexible procurement support to suit different requirements. Education organisations can access pre-negotiated supplier contracts, providing competitive pricing, quality and service without lengthy negotiations, or choose a bespoke procurement solution with tailored supplier agreements, pricing and service negotiations. Bespoke solutions can also include ongoing post-contract management to help deliver long-term value.

What can schools and universities procure through Avendra International UK?

Avendra International supports food and non-food procurement across a wide range of categories, including food and beverage, catering equipment, tableware and disposables, cleaning and hygiene products, workwear and footwear, laundry and linen, utilities, and maintenance and FF&E procurement.

How does Avendra International support multi-site educational organisations, including universities, multi-academy trusts, schools and nursery groups?

Yes. Avendra International can help multi-site education organisations take a more centralised approach to procurement and supplier management. This can give teams greater visibility over purchasing and suppliers across their locations, helping improve consistency, control and procurement efficiency as an organisation grows.

Does Avendra International provide eProcurement technology for UK schools and universities?

Yes. Avendra International’s Pi eProcurement system includes online ordering, invoice management, stock control, budget management, waste management, menu and allergen management and advanced reporting. This can help education catering and finance teams reduce manual processes and gain greater visibility and control over purchasing.

Can Avendra International help UK education organisations with tendering and procurement compliance?

Yes. Avendra International has public procurement expertise and can support relevant education organisations with procurement requirements and tender management. Its team keeps up to date with changes to UK public procurement legislation to help clients understand and respond to evolving requirements.