How to Buy Through the TePAS 2 Framework: A Simple Guide for Schools and Public Sector Organisations

That's where Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) comes in.

Now managed by the Government Commercial Agency (GCA), TePAS 2 provides a simple route for eligible public sector organisations to purchase technology products and associated services from approved suppliers.

If you've never used the framework before, here's a quick guide to how it works.

Step 1: Understand your technology requirements

Before beginning any procurement, it's important to define exactly what your organisation needs.

Ask yourself questions such as:

• What problem are we trying to solve?
• Is this a replacement or a new deployment?
• What quantity of devices or products do we require?
• Are there any technical or compatibility requirements?
• What budget has been allocated?

Having a clear specification helps ensure you're purchasing the right solution for your organisation.

Step 2: Check whether TePAS 2 is the right framework

TePAS 2 has been designed specifically for technology procurement across the public sector.

It provides access to a broad range of products and services, making it suitable for many common ICT purchasing requirements, including:

• Laptops and desktops
• Tablets
• Monitors
• Accessories
• Networking equipment
• Technology peripherals
• Associated technology services

Because suppliers have already been appointed through a compliant procurement process, buyers can procure with confidence whilst reducing procurement administration.

Step 3: Use the Technology Catalogue

One of the strengths of TePAS 2 is the Technology Catalogue (Lot 8).

The catalogue enables buyers to source products from approved suppliers through a recognised procurement route without having to start a procurement exercise from scratch.

For routine technology purchases, this can significantly reduce the time between identifying a requirement and placing an order.

It also gives buyers confidence that they're purchasing through an established government framework.

Step 4: Engage with an approved supplier

Once you've identified your requirements, you can engage directly with an approved supplier on the framework.

Joskos Solutions is proud to be an approved supplier on:

Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098)

Lot 8 - Technology Catalogue

Our team can help schools and public sector organisations identify suitable technology solutions, answer technical questions and provide advice that supports informed purchasing decisions.

Step 5: Place your order

Once you've selected the products that meet your requirements, purchasing through the framework is straightforward.

Because the procurement route has already been established, organisations can often move more quickly than through a traditional procurement exercise.

This helps reduce delays whilst maintaining compliance with public sector procurement regulations.

Why more organisations are choosing framework procurement

Technology procurement is becoming increasingly important as organisations continue to modernise infrastructure, improve cybersecurity and support digital transformation.

Using an approved framework offers several benefits:

• Faster procurement
• Reduced administration
• Access to trusted suppliers
• Transparent procurement processes
• Confidence in compliance
• Better value for public money

These advantages allow procurement teams, school business leaders and IT managers to focus less on process and more on delivering successful outcomes.

Supporting schools with compliant technology procurement

At Joskos Solutions, we've spent many years supporting schools, trusts and public sector organisations with technology that enables better teaching, learning and operational performance.

Our appointment to Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098), Lot 8 - Technology Catalogue provides another compliant and straightforward route for organisations to procure technology products with confidence.

Whether you're purchasing a handful of devices or planning a larger technology refresh, buying through TePAS 2 helps simplify procurement whilst ensuring you're working with approved suppliers who understand the needs of the public sector.

Find out more

If you're planning a technology purchase and would like to understand how TePAS 2 could support your procurement, the team at Joskos Solutions would be happy to help. As an approved supplier on RM6098, Lot 8 - Technology Catalogue, we're here to make technology procurement as straightforward and effective as possible.

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