Public sector purchasers who use YPO will now be able to buy technology products from Currys’ B2B unit.
YPO has announced a “partnership” with Currys Business that will “make electronics equipment more readily available to schools and public sector organisations”. The collaboration – for small quantity purchases – will initially ensure compliant access to more than 30 electronic products, including popular laptop and tablet brands.
“With laptops often lasting only 6-9 months in schools, it is crucial [buyers] can purchase small batches of contemporary electronics quickly and compliantly,” said Ashley Cartwright, Head of Trading at YPO. “As many budgets across the public sector are already tight, it is also crucial that staff have access to the best prices, something this partnership will help us to deliver.”
YPO confirmed to Workplace360 that the addition of Currys Business was not under one of the purchasing organisation’s frameworks.
“This was a direct award commercial trading agreement, enabling customers to access under-threshold purchases of technology items from a trusted partner,” a YPO spokesperson stated.
