About the Schools Procurement Unit

About Us

The Schools Procurement Unit (SPU) is the central support resource for providing guidance to all primary and post-primary schools (except ETB schools) on procurement-related issues concerning Goods and Services.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Free advice and practical support from procurement practitioners.
Guidance on public procurement best practices.
Assistance on how 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 be procurement compliant.
Helping to alleviate the administrative burden in schools.

WHERE WE ARE

Schools Procurement Unit (SPU)

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

Telephone: +353 1 2035899

X (Twitter): @SPUireland

Opening hours: 09h – 17h