Foodbuy Group, the UK’s largest Group Purchasing Organisation (GPO), launches ProcurED, a dedicated procurement division supporting the education sector to make procurement simpler, smarter and more cost effective. 

ProcurED works with nurseries, schools, colleges and universities that self-operate their catering and services in-house, providing access to Foodbuy Group’s £2.5bn+ buying power, efficiencies, and established procurement services.   

The launch reflects Foodbuy's expansion of their procurement expertise into education. Building on our experience and services, which already support Compass Group UK & Ireland and over 15,000 independent clients nationwide, ProcurED provides a multi-category procurement solution to the education sector. It helps education providers manage budget pressures while maintaining standards across food, beverages, equipment and services.  

The division brings together sector-specific expertise and established procurement systems, including central billing, integrated ordering platforms and allergen and nutrition reporting. In addition to food procurement, ProcurED supports facilities management, operational supplies, and equipment purchasing. 

Denis Verrier, Director, ProcurED added: 

“It is a real privilege to launch ProcurED. Our dedicated team combines deep knowledge of the education sector with Foodbuy’s extensive procurement expertise, helping educational institutions streamline purchasing, manage budgets, and access high-quality products and services.

By delivering practical, tailored solutions, we simplify procurement and support in-house catering teams in meeting the needs of their students” 

ProcurED provides comprehensive procurement support across five key areas: 

1. Backed by Buying Power, Powered by Education Expertise 
   Driving cost savings and strategic procurement across food, services, equipment, and supplies. 

2. Nationwide Reach, Local Support 
   Connecting educational institutions to national wholesalers and local suppliers to meet operational needs. 

3. Smart Systems 
   Streamlining administrative processes and providing visibility on orders, schedules, and nutritional compliance. 

4. Culinary Expertise  
   Supporting menu planning, training and compliance with nutritional standards. 

5. Responsible Sourcing 
   Promoting ethical, sustainable, and safe procurement practices across the supply chain.

Find out more by visiting the ProcurED website.