Governors and trustees supplying schools with goods or services

Manage any conflicts of interest 

Governing boards in both maintained schools and academies can pay for goods or services provided by someone who's serving on the board.

However, the individual must not put themselves in a position where their personal interests conflict with their duty unless they're authorised to do so.

If there's a conflict, your board should assure itself that the procurement transaction: 

• Is in its best interests
• Will better help it achieve its purposes

Your board must:

• Manage, and be seen to manage, any conflicts of interest that may arise
• Be open and accountable to those with an interest

This is set out in the Governance Handbook (paragraph 76, page 50).

Find out about the requirement for governors in maintained schools and academies to declare relevant business or pecuniary interests, including the supply of goods or services to