Benefits of Using the Handbook

The Handbook of Procurement has been created as a resource for Headteachers and Bursars, and custom designed to ensure that fulfils the needs of all school purchasers.

There are many benefits to using the Handbook of Procurement. Some of the main benefits include: 

• The Handbook of Procurement is the only national business directory for educational buyers.
• It is free to all schools and colleges in the UK.
• The Handbook is over 300 pages long and lists some 3,000 national and regional companies that supply schools with a vast range of products and services.
• It is updated annually to ensure that all company details are correct and up-to-date.
• It is divided into regional and national sections, allowing purchasers to choose between a local and national marketplace.
• The Handbook is clear, straightforward and easy to use and provides purchasers with a single point of reference for all their purchasing needs.
• The Handbook contains interesting articles on school procurement from experts in the field of school purchasing
• The Handbook is supported by SCEMES Online, which is a searchable database of all SCEMES’ suppliers.

To see the benefits for yourself why not try using the Handbook, either by searching the online directory on this site or by requesting a copy of the directory for your own school.