Do you have, or want, any role in the buying of lCT equipment, software or services for your school? If the answer’s yes, it’s time to check out lPAS (the Independent ICT Procurement Advisory Service). IPAS, which was set up by the DfES and is run by Becta, and has an impressive website full of valuable knowledge about purchasing processes and the total cost of ownership of lCT in education.lPAS is also running a series of 12 free seminars across England, from next week until early July, explaining ICT procurement.To find out more about lPAS and book your place at a seminar, visit the website.

http:ipas.ngfl.gov.uk