16 January 2026

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 our expansion of our 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: