Simplify everyday school purchases

Location

United Kingdom

Expertises

School supplies, educational resources and procurement solutions

Targeted audience

Schools, nursery practitioners, academy trusts, teachers, school business managers and education procurement teams

Offer and services

Stationery, curriculum resources, furniture, facilities, science, PE, SEND, smart ordering and school services

Established in 1880, gls helps schools, nurseries and academy trusts run smoothly. Everyday essentials, specialist resources and reliable service make purchasing simpler and better value.

Expertise

GLS combines school-supplies expertise with practical procurement support. Its range spans stationery, furniture, curriculum resources, art, facilities, science, PE and SEND, supported by education-focused own brands and specialist ranges.

Added value

GLS helps schools save time and money through competitive pricing, reliable availability and smart ordering tools. Quick Order, Share Basket, Repeat Order and finance-system integrations reduce administration, supported by knowledgeable customer service.

Offer

Everyday essentials

Stationery, exercise books, art materials, facilities products and classroom essentials, with dependable supply and everyday value.

Curriculum and specialist resources

Curriculum, science, PE, SEND and furniture ranges give schools access to both everyday products and specialist education resources in one place.

Procurement and school services

Smart ordering, finance-system integration, personalisation, sensory-room design and leasing simplify purchasing and project management.

Exclusive products

Exclusive brands such as Classmates, Shoshin, Unilab and LDA combine education-focused design, dependable quality and value.

Commitments

GLS is committed to reliable service, value and responsible purchasing. Its approach supports more sustainable product choices and reduced environmental impact, while providing education-focused products and services that help schools operate effectively every day.

Services that set us apart

GLS combines ecommerce convenience with practical procurement tools and expert support. Smart Connect integrates ordering with school finance systems, while shorcuts such as Quick Order, Share Basket and Repeat Order simplify purchasing alongside specialist services including personalisation and sensory-room design.

Within Findel and Manutan Group

Part of Manutan Group since 2024, GLS is a key brand within Findel’s Made for Education family, bringing trusted education expertise, specialist support and a shared commitment to responsible business, service excellence and better learning environments.