British Educational Suppliers Association
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British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) is a trade association
of manufacturers and distributors of equipment for the education market. Its members supply to both the UK and international markets.
The association has more than 300 members, with a combined annual turnover in excess of £1.8 billion.
All BESA members subscribe to a code of practice intended to offer buyers peace of mind.
In 1996, the association sued the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, claiming that the council-owned body was engaging in unfair competition by trading outside its local area.
In 2009, the association predicted a drop in IT spending by schools.
Trade association
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of manufacturers and distributors of equipment for the education market. Its members supply to both the UK and international markets.
The association has more than 300 members, with a combined annual turnover in excess of £1.8 billion.
All BESA members subscribe to a code of practice intended to offer buyers peace of mind.
In 1996, the association sued the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, claiming that the council-owned body was engaging in unfair competition by trading outside its local area.
In 2009, the association predicted a drop in IT spending by schools.