Yorkshire (& beyond) School & Academies Procurement Network
Network with school procurement peers & join a 90-min speed learning session tailored to your needs.
Date and time
Location
Ebor Business and Training Centre
The Leyes York YO10 3PR United KingdomAgenda
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Arrival and Coffee
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome from Helen Taylor and Damien Challenger
9:10 AM - 10:45 AM
NeXworking: Targeted Solution Workshops
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Refreshments
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Colleague Networking and Sector Discussion
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and networking
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- In person
About this event
Join fellow academy school business managers and procurement professionals for a focused, high-impact networking and CPD opportunity.
Share best practice, seek peer advice, and discover tried-and-tested solutions used by other schools to tackle everyday operational challenges.
We know that sourcing effective resources and services within tight budgets is demanding. On average, school leaders spend 1.5 days per week researching, emailing and phoning providers , not to mention the time lost to CPD sessions, trade shows and supplier meetings.
What if we could do all of that for you?
Join us for a free, 90-minute speed-learning CPD session, designed to match solutions to your specific needs using real procurement data. You’ll meet six relevant providers in quickfire 13-minute workshops - no long sales pitches, just focused, practical insights.
What’s involved:
- Book your place via Eventbrite – this helps us tailor the session to your priorities.
- Attend and take part in all six workshops, providing short feedback after each one.
- Receive a full post-event report with your matched solutions, procurement savings, and we'll support the Procurement Group with a £1,000 donation.
Find out more at: https://nexus-education.com/for-schools/funding/
Frequently asked questions
NeXworking is a fast-paced, 90-minute CPD session where you'll meet six carefully selected education providers in short, focused 13-minute workshops. Each session is tailored to the specific needs identified in your registration form.
You’ll only meet providers that match the challenges and priorities you outlined in your registration. We focus on trusted solutions that are already helping other schools, with no pushy sales pitches.
No. This is a no-obligation CPD session. You're simply meeting providers and learning about solutions - no sales pressure, just insight and information.
You’ll receive a tailored report with your feedback, solution matches, and any exclusive procurement discounts from the providers you met. You’ll also be able to follow up directly with any supplier that caught your interest.
No — NeXworking is completely free to attend. It’s funded by Nexus Education and participating providers.
We use your registration survey responses to align your challenges with relevant, proven solutions. Our aim is to save you time and help you make informed decisions more easily.
Nexus Education was founded by school leaders in 2017. We've connected 4,000+ schools to 350+ trusted suppliers, saving millions and generating £40m+ in school-supplier connections. With a 95% rebooking rate, schools trust us to save them time and deliver real impact.
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