What is a Rocco Event?
Rocco Events Explained – A smarter, faster and more human way to connect schools and suppliers.
The Problem We’re Solving
If you’re a school leader, you already know how challenging procurement can be.
There’s the research. The emails. The quotes. The meetings. And somehow, after all of that… you’re still not 100% sure you’ve found the right supplier.
We created Rocco Events to change that.
👉 New to Rocco? Start with Who Are Rocco Education?
What Actually Happens at a Rocco Event
A Rocco Event is a short, structured, in-person session that brings together school leaders and trusted suppliers — but only those that match your needs or provide new and innovative solutions.
It’s designed to save you weeks of time, cut out the noise, and help you make faster, better-informed procurement decisions.
Here’s the process — Rocco Events explained, step by step:
Step 1: You Tell Us Your Priorities
Before the event, we speak to each school about their upcoming procurement needs. You let us know what you’re looking for — from cleaning services to phonics schemes to ICT support.
Step 2: We Handpick Your Supplier Matches
We then compile a shortlist of suppliers based on your requirements. These are carefully matched, not randomly selected — so every conversation has real potential.
Step 3: You Attend a Local Event
The event itself is short (usually half a day), local, and hosted in a relaxed, welcoming format. You’ll have one-to-one conversations with each supplier — no booths, no pitches, no pressure.
Step 4: You Choose What Happens Next
You’re free to follow up with any supplier you’d like — or not. There’s no obligation, no salesy follow-up, and no time wasted.
Learn more about our school procurement events or procurement support services for schools.
Why Schools Love It
- It’s fast. You get multiple useful conversations in a single event.
- It’s focused. You only meet suppliers who are relevant to your needs.
- It’s efficient. No travel to huge expos. No inbox full of follow-ups.
- It’s free to attend. And there’s even £1,000 funding available for school groups, clusters or MATs who host.
👉 Find out more about funding support for school clusters.
Why Suppliers Love It
- Every school at the event is actively looking for solutions.
- You’re matched with decision – makers who want to hear from you.
- No cold leads. Just real conversations with real intent.
- No need to bring full exhibition graphics – just your expertise.
👉 Explore our full range of education supplier services.
What It’s Not
A Rocco Event is not:
- A trade show
- A webinar
- A “networking” event where no one knows why they’re there
- A day wasted with salespeople who talk at you, not with you
It’s a chance for genuine, efficient connection — in person, in context, and on your terms.
Final Word & Next Steps
We created Rocco Events because we believe schools and suppliers deserve better.
Better conversations.
Better outcomes.
Better value for time and budget.
If you’re ready to try a simpler way to do procurement, one that respects your time and delivers real results, we’d love to welcome you to a Rocco Event.
