
Strategic focus
We’re dedicated to being more than an IT supplier. We focus on the best way to implement solutions that deliver learning and business outcomes, rather than being driven by what technology is already in place.
Welcome to the Education Hub | Softcat
Looking for fresh ideas and the best advice on using technology to improve education outcomes? Our Education Hub has been designed to provide schools, colleges and universities with everything required to engage and inspire students – and prepare for what’s next.
Our Higher Education team understands that attracting, acquiring and retaining students is imperative. We offer guidance on technology strategies and solutions that improve the student experience, giving your institute a unique edge.
IT solutions for Schools & Colleges
We focus on providing the most suitable technology to enable improved teaching and support hybrid learning in the classroom. We understand the need to make sure you have the right tools and support so that education is never compromised and you are always prepared for what’s next.
Dedicated education teams focusing on schools, colleges and universities
Dedicated Microsoft team to assist with education-specific licensing agreements
UCISA event sponsor, delivering thought leadership within technology for Higher Education
Accredited on major UK University frameworks
Focus on specific strategies, such as delivering technologies to support the “hybrid classroom”
Access to simple online procurement, via eCAT
Specialist teams to assist with technology implementations
Longstanding vendor relationships
We sit on several higher education frameworks, offering universities a ‘one-stop-shop’ facility that includes a comprehensive range of IT products and services.
In addition, frameworks such as CCS Education Technology and other CPC, KCS and YPO framework accreditations allow us to further support schools and colleges with IT procurement.
Our partner alliance team can leverage our accreditations to work with niche partners, providing healthcare customers with access to specialist services that are not on any framework.
RM6068
Crown Commercial Service Technology Products and Associated Services
RM6100
Crown Commercial Service Technology Services 3
RM3808
Crown Commercial Service Network Services 2
RM3821
Crown Commercial Service Data and Application Solutions
RM1557.13
Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 13
Health Trust Europe
Complete IT 2
KCS
Software Products and Associated Services 2
KCS
IT Hardware
NP5016/17
NHS NSS Software Value Added Re-Seller
RM6103
Crown Commercial Service Education Technology framework
SUPC
Software License Resellers Agreement
JISC
Network Equipment Framework Agreement
SUPC
Servers, Storage & Solutions National Agreement
SUPC
IT Related Accessories & Parts
NHS SBS
Cyber Security Services
META Procurement
IT Reseller
YPO
Technology Hardware and Software Solutions
Caerphilly CBC
Provision of Education Technology and Associated Services
NHS SBS
Digital Workplace Solutions
NPS Wales
IT Products and Services (ii)
RM6147
Crown Commercial Service Technology Online Purchasing Content
RM6194
Crown Commercial Service Back Office Software
RM1043.8
Crown Commercial Service Digital Outcomes and Specialists 6
RM6103
Crown Commercial Service Education Technology
NHS SBS
Consult 18: Multidisciplinary Consultancy Services
NHS SBS
Cloud Solutions
NOE CPC
Total Technology Solutions
LPP
IT Information Management and Technology
NHS SBS / NoE CPC
LINK 3 IT Hardware & Services
RM6195
Crown Commercial Service Big Data & Analytics
Scots Gov
Technology Peripherals & Infrastructure
We develop strategies for success, beyond simple implementation, that align with your budget.
We’re dedicated to being more than an IT supplier. We focus on the best way to implement solutions that deliver learning and business outcomes, rather than being driven by what technology is already in place.
With extensive experience within the education sector, we understand the unique challenges that schools, colleges and universities face and draw on best practice to give you tailored advice.
Our dedicated Microsoft team is always on hand to assist with education-specific licensing agreements, making sure staff and students have the right technology to succeed.
We offer a wide portfolio of IT solutions from industry leading partners. We work with the most suitable vendor to deliver your solution, including securing commercials that work for you.
We help you build a successful, future proof IT strategy based on four key pillars that enables you to succeed in ever changing markets.
Our partner ecosystems combines the industry’s biggest names and fastest growing startups to power your data journey.
“They always ask, ‘what can we do to add more value’ and follow up on promises. Softcat is extremely hands-on and always strives to establish an ongoing, productive relationship with its clients. It gives us confidence that we are sourcing precisely the technologies the university needs.”