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BESA are here to advise and support UK education suppliers to help maximise their export potential, where you are just starting or interested in breaking in to a new market. 

 

We provide practical advice, business leads, notification of tenders, market reports, a monthly newsletter, governmental links and international exhibitions, seminars and trade missions.

BESA's international objectives:

  • Work with the Department for International Trade to secure Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP) funding to events within markets of interest
  • Increase the number of UK education suppliers exporting 
  • Introduce current companies exporting into new markets 
  • Provide practical advice and make valuable connections for UK education suppliers
  • Secure ample opportunities for UK companies to meet with buyers, investors and potential distributors during international shows. 

 

BESA have a dedicated events team that are on hand to offer support to UK companies before, during and after international events. 

 

For more information on international markets, where to start and more about DIT TAP funding, please do get in contact with the team. 


Events Team

BESA International Services

Advice
Practical advice and information for exporters.

Business Leads
After every overseas mission or exhibition, sales leads are available to BESA members. These take the form of business cards obtained from enquirers.

Exhibitions, Missions & Seminars
BESA develops and steers international events in the sector and works with UKTI to take UK suppliers to overseas markets. Grants are usually available.

Export Group Monthly Newsletter
BESA members can sign up to receive a special electronic newsletter detailing events and opportunities directly relevant to export.

Export Pointers – tenders+
BESA members can sign up to receive a weekly electronic list of international tenders.

Governmental Links
BESA has close links with Government departments to promote the sector and to secure funding and opportunities that will increase members’ business overseas.

Market Reports
Market Reports on various countries and regions are available to BESA members.

Code of Practice
BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice and use the BESA logo to ensure that customers worldwide know they value safety, reliability and value for money.

Networking Events
A regular calendar of networking events allow BESA members to develop relationships within the industry and with fellow professionals.
UK Exhibitions
BETT and The Education Show are our key events for ICT and general resources. BESA members receive a discount at both shows and have significant international attendances.

    Our members

    Looking for quality education products and services? BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so you can be confident you are spending wisely with companies you can trust.

    Code of Practice

    This Code of Practice is a mandatory membership commitment given by members to BESA

    Our Team

    The BESA secretariat is a small, dedicated team that works hard to find channels to market for education suppliers

    Research

    BESA publishes over 20 market research reports each year on a wide range of topics. Access our latest reports and the full research archive.

    UK Education Statistics

    There are currently 32,770 schools in the UK. Of these, 3,714 are nurseries or early-learning centres

    News

    Keep up to date with member news, announcements and BESA activities.

                Policy Updates

                Our weekly roundup of policy news, debate and initiatives.

                Great British Classroom

                Running as part of BESA’s exhibitions programme showcasing the world’s best education products and services

                Resource Our Schools

                The Resource Our Schools campaign has been initiated by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), working with a coalition of organisations and suppliers.

                BESA Export Masterclass 2024

                This conference aims to provide valuable insights, strategies, and networking opportunities to support businesses in expanding their international presence and exploring export opportunities.

                Special Interest and Working Group meetings

                BESA recognises the importance of bringing together members with common interests to share ideas, information and maintain a tight focus on each market place.

                LearnEd 2024: Education in Action

                Showcase best practice to improve school outcomes. Join BESA's NEW face-to-face conferences to generate leads from senior leaders.

                Special Interest Groups

                With such a diverse market, BESA recognises the importance of bringing together members with common interests to share ideas

                International

                BESA works with UK education suppliers to help maximise their export potential, regardless of their stage in their export journey.

                Discounts and Opportunities

                We work hard to identify high-quality providers to the education suppliers sector, and negotiate discounts on behalf of our members.

                Code of Practice

                This Code of Practice is a mandatory membership commitment given by members to BESA.

                LendED

                LendED enables you to search, preview and test education technology products before you buy them, so you can be sure they will meet your needs.

                Supplier Directory

                Looking for quality education products and services? BESA members sign up to our Code of Practice, so you can be confident you are spending wisely with companies you can trust.

                  Sponsorship

                  Learn more about BESA’s sponsorship opportunities.

                  Masterclass

                  Explore Masterclass sessions at LearnED 2024. Delegates will be able to participate in 4 Masterclasses based on their selected topics of interest.

                  Demonstrations

                  Demonstrations will take place in the main Exhibition Space for LearnED 2024. All attending delegates will be able to engage with these sessions.