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 division brings together sector-specific expertise and established procurement systems, including central billing, integrated ordering platforms, and allergen and nutrition reporting. ProcurED provides comprehensive procurement support across five key areas:
- Driving cost savings and strategic procurement across food, services, equipment, and supplies.
- Connecting educational institutions to national wholesalers and local suppliers to meet operational needs.
- Streamlining administrative processes and providing visibility on orders, schedules, and nutritional compliance.
- Supporting menu planning, training and compliance with nutritional standards.
- Promoting ethical, sustainable, and safe procurement practices across the supply chain.
Denis Verrier, director of ProcurED, said: “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.”