British Educational Suppliers Association (Besa)

BESA is the trade association for the entirety of the UK educational suppliers sector. It has a 90-year legacy serving the UK education sector, and represents almost 400 educational suppliers in the UK, including manufacturers and distributors of equipment, technology, ICT hardware, digital-content related services, materials, books, furniture and consumables to the education market. Combined, they generate upwards of £2 billion in revenue each year. BESA has a Code of Practice to which all members must adhere, along with a stringent membership process, both of which assure buyers of a high standard of quality in both product and customer service. BESA offers unparalleled support, research, events and advice on both UK and international markets, and the future of the education suppliers industry. It is focused on promoting and providing support and advice to members, schools and the industry. It founded the BETT show in 1985 and the Education World Forum in 2011 and currently has over 60 start-ups in its Launchpad programme.