Introducing ESPO
ESPO is a public sector owned professional buying organisation, specialising in providing a wide range of goods and services to the UK public sector for 40 years. We offer a comprehensive, one-stop shop solution of over 25,000 catalogue products, 120 frameworks and bespoke procurement services, all with free support and advice available from our expert teams.
ESPO International
ESPO has a long history of supplying goods to overseas education establishments, successfully serving many British Forces schools. More recently expanding into the Middle East, we are now able to be your trusted and reliable partner for those looking to procure top-of-the-range products and educational resources in line with the UK curriculum.
A compliant route to overseas procurement
As a UK public sector organisation we understand the importance of achieving the very best value for money whilst also recognising the need for compliant procurement. Our international offering is your route to buying UK resources overseas at competitive prices to help your budget stretch further.
Providers of the UK Curriculum
The National Curriculum of the UK is recognised and respected across the world due to its high standard of quality and accessibility. ESPO is at the forefront of the UK education supplies market with a team of procurement professionals sourcing the most up-to-date and innovative classroom resources. With thousands of curriculum resources available, as well as many other essential products required by education establishments, our range is exciting and hand built to meet the extensive and varied needs of schools.
Our customers
We service over 200,000 customers every year from all areas of the UK public sector and overseas:
Education
Schools
Academies and Academy Trusts
Further and Higher Education
Nurseries and Play Groups
Specialist and Independent Schools
Local Authority and Government
Town and Parish Councils
City and County Councils
District and Borough Councils
Wider Government Services
NHS and Emergency Services Police
Fire and Rescue Services
Ambulance Services
NHS and Health Trusts
International Customers
In partnership with overseas education suppliers
Our catalogues
Our comprehensive catalogues contain over 25,000 products including:
Curriculum Resources
Early Years Resources
Art and Crafts
Stationery
Exercise Books
Classroom Resources
Office Equipment
Catering and White Goods
Hygiene and Cleaning
Site and Safety Management
Furniture
Our public sector ethos ensures we always offer our lowest possible prices and regular benchmarking means that prices remain competitive.
Because Early Years Matters
Products are handpicked by our team of experts to ensure our range remains relevant and up-to-date to meet the changing and varied needs of our wide customer base.
25,000 products
Free online quotations
The ESPO International website provides a one-stop shop allowing you to browse over 25,000 products and request a free online quotation quickly and with ease, that will be fulfilled by your local distributor.
Simply browse through the categories and add selected items to your shopping basket. Once submitted, you will receive a tailored quote based on your individual requirements.
one-stop shop
Membership and Awards
ESPO is an official member of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA). BESA is a trade association who work on behalf of their members to support UK-based companies that supply goods and services to the education sector. This includes lobbying Government and decision-makers on policy issues, providing information, training and advice and providing marketing opportunities and savings for BESA members in the UK and internationally.
We are proud winners of the Education Resources Awards, winning the prestigious title of Supplier of the Year for two consecutive years.
The Education Resources Awards in association with BESA, celebrates outstanding success for the suppliers and teaching professionals of the education sector throughout the UK and is recognised throughout the sector as an accolade of excellence.
Why choose us?
40 years’ experience supplying the UK education market
Over 8,000 regular customers trust us for their school resources
100% owned by the UK public sector
A compliant and efficient route to purchasing UK curriculum resources Browse espointernation.org for easy access to over 25,000 products Request free online quotations quickly and with ease
