About Us

WHO WE ARE

The Schools Procurement Unit (SPU) is the central support resource for providing guidance to all primary and post-primary schools (except ETB schools) on any procurement-related issue. The SPU delivers free advice and practical support to schools to help them achieve the best result in their procurement processes and practices.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

  • Give schools access to professionally qualified staff who are highly experienced in public procurement.
  • Produce guidance on procurement best practices.
  • Update the schools on the latest procurement news relevant to the education sector.
  • Assist schools to access contracts for goods and services which have been negotiated centrally by the OGP and others.

OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES

  • Addressing procurement deficits in the schools – lack of supports and expertise.
  • Supporting the imperative for schools to get it right – legally.
  • Helping to alleviate the administrative burden in schools.

 

WHERE WE ARE

Schools Procurement Unit (SPU)

Address: Emmet House, Dundrum Road,
Milltown, Dublin D14 V3K8

Telephone: +353 1 2035899
Twitter: @SPUireland

Opening hours: 09h – 17h

 

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