What is the British Educational Suppliers Association?

BESA is a trade association. Trade associations are organisations which represent a particular industry, but do not supply products themselves. They promote and provide information about their member companies and are a good source of information and advice about their respective industries.

BESA has over 300 members which include manufacturers and distributors of equipment, materials, books, consumables, furniture, technology, ICT hardware and digital content – all to the education market.

BESA members supply to UK and international markets, across the curriculum and at all levels from early years to FE and vocational training. The total turnover of BESA members is in excess of £1.8 billion.

BESA members offer buyers peace of mind by subscribing to a Code of Practice.

For further information contact BESA's Public Relations Manager, Tim Edwards ( tim@besa.org.uk)