Introducing ESPO
ESPO is a public sector owned professional buying organisation, specialising in providing a wide range of goods and services to the UK public sector for 40+ years. We offer a comprehensive, one-stop shop solution of over 25,000 catalogue products, 120 frameworks and bespoke procurement services, all with free support and advice available from our expert teams.
ESPO International
ESPO has a long history of supplying goods to overseas education establishments, successfully supporting many British Forces schools. Building on this foundation, ESPO International was established in 2018 to expand our global reach. Today, we supply customers in over 60 countries worldwide, making us a trusted and reliable partner for organisations seeking top-quality products and educational resources aligned with the UK curriculum.
Our catalogue
Our comprehensive catalogue contains over 25,000 products including:
Exercise Books & Papers
Stationery
Office Equipment
Presentation
Curriculum
Art & Crafts
Cleaning, Catering, Hygiene & White Goods
Site & Safety Management
Furniture
Early Years
Our public sector ethos ensures we always offer our lowest possible prices and regular benchmarking means that prices remain competitive.
Products are handpicked by our team of experts to ensure our range remains relevant and up-to-date to meet the changing and varied needs of our international customer base.
Find your local distributor
The ESPO International website provides a one-stop shop allowing you to find over 25,000 products and browse our digital catalogue.
View our list of trusted distributors, making it simple for your school to access ESPO International’s range of high-quality resources, delivered directly to your door, with quotes provided in your local currency.
Membership and awards
ESPO is a proud member of the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) – a not-for-profit trade association representing over 400 UK education suppliers. As a member, we operate in line with the BESA Code of Practice, committing to clear professional standards, integrity, transparency and responsible engagement with schools. Being backed by BESA reflects that commitment in practice.
Not only are we the proud winners of the Feefo Exceptional Service badge in 2025 – one of only 32 awarded across various businesses - we’re also delighted to have been award the Feefo Platinum Service Award for 2026 based on our customer feedback. This recognises our commitment to outstanding customer service, with a Feefo service rating of at least 4.5 out of 5 for three consecutive years or more.
We are proud winners of the Education Resources Awards, winning the prestigious title of Supplier of the Year - Not for Profit 2025.
We’re a best value route for overseas procurement with regularly benchmarked prices.
Why choose us?
Over 40 years’ experience supplying goods to the UK education sector.
Provides a one-stop shop of over 25,000 products covering education resources, furniture and consumables.
Our own brand Smartbuy range provides a high quality, low cost alternative to branded products.
Our education resources fall in line with the UK national curriculum.
Bespoke furniture ordering to cover the needs of all classrooms.
Our products are handpicked by our team of experts to ensure our range remains relevant and up-to-date to meet the changing and varied needs of schools worldwide.
Don’t take our word for it
“We have worked with ESPO International for a number of years, supplying schools across the UAE and wider GCC. They have been a reliable partner for us, particularly when it comes to core curriculum resources. Stock availability is strong, orders are accurate, and lead times are consistent, which makes a big difference when we are managing expectations with schools. Their range fits well with the needs of international schools, and the pricing is competitive, which helps us stay aligned with the market. We also find their team easy to deal with, communication is clear and any queries are handled quickly. Overall, ESPO is a dependable supplier and an important part of our supply chain.”
Classic Educational Supplies - Dubai, UAE
“We regularly purchase classroom and curriculum resources from ESPO via Classic Educational Supplies. The service has been reliable, with orders arriving on time and in full, which is important for keeping lessons running smoothly. The products are good quality and the range works well across both primary and secondary. Ordering is straightforward and pricing is clear, which helps us manage budgets across departments. We have had a positive experience overall and value the consistency of supply.”
Al Salam Community School - Dubai, UAE
