Entegra is a global food group purchasing organisation and business performance company. We deliver and manage the Government Commercial Agency’s Buying Better Food and Drink framework, supporting public sector organisations to take a more structured, flexible and transparent approach to food procurement. In the education sector, this helps schools strengthen control over costs, suppliers and reporting.

Supporting schools to stay in control

The framework supports schools in:

• Maintaining control of food costs 
• Improving visibility of spend and reporting 
• Managing suppliers more effectively 
• Aligning procurement with sustainability and social value objectives 
   

Flexible and fully compliant

Through the Buying Better Food and Drink framework, schools can access a fully compliant supplier base, including national providers and SMEs.

Schools can:

• Use the framework for one category or across their full catering requirements 
• Work with one supplier or several 
• Nominate the addition of preferred local suppliers to support social value in their communities

Entegra works alongside each school to recommend the right approach based on their priorities.

Clear visibility and reduced admin

All ordering, pricing, and spend are managed in one place, giving schools a clear line of sight for reporting, audit, and decision-making.

Central billing reduces invoice volume and simplifies reconciliation, freeing up time for finance teams.

Ongoing support and measurable impact

Entegra provides day-to-day support across supplier management, pricing, and product choice throughout the life of the contract.

This approach helps schools deliver measurable improvements in cost control, supplier performance, and overall procurement effectiveness.

A GPO and business performance partner

As a GPO, Entegra brings the benefit of scale and market expertise. As a business performance partner, we help schools maintain control as requirements change and ensure procurement continues to deliver value.

Find out more about the Buying Better Food and Drink framework on our website.