British Educational Suppliers Association

British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) is British a trade association of manufacturers and distributors of equipment for the education market. Its members supply to both the UK and international markets.

The association has more than 300 members, with a combined annual turnover in excess of £1.8 billion. All BESA members subscribe to a code of practice intended to offer buyers peace of mind. In 1996, the association sued the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, claiming that the council-owned body was engaging in unfair competition by trading outside its local area. In 2009, the association predicted a drop in IT spending by schools.