Procure IT
Purpose-built IT procurement for Catholic education
For too long, software and IT procurement has felt like a confusing ‘black box’. At CEnet, we do things differently. As a proudly member-owned and non-profit organisation, our only bottom line is the success of Catholic education.
By negotiating as a single, united collective, we leverage massive economies of scale to secure tier-1 software licenses and hardware at prices individual dioceses and schools simply cannot achieve alone.
The result? Premium tools for your educators, equitable access for every student and significant savings redirected back into the classroom.
By leveraging our Catholic education community of over 370,000 students and staff, CEnet delivered over $41 million in total shared IT savings in 2025.
By aggregating our demand for technology, we leverage massive economies of scale to drastically reduce purchasing costs across the board, saving $7.40 million.
Turning scale into classroom value
Negotiating software and hardware agreements as a united collective drives down unit costs across the entire network, maximising the value of every technology dollar so funding can flow directly back into student learning.
Built around flexibility and choice
While our collective strength comes from sharing, we know that one size never fits all. CEnet’s procurement model is built on flexibility and local control, empowering your diocese or system to pick and choose the exact solutions that suit your unique community. Because every single service must justify its financial value independently, you only adopt what truly adds value to your schools.
Equitable access for over 370,000 users
Enhancing cost efficiencies across 17 Australian Catholic Dioceses and independent customers to ensure equitable access to digital learning and administrative tools for over 370,000 students, teachers and staff (and growing!).
We handle the complexities
By handling licensing terms, compliance agreements and vendor management centrally, local diocesan IT and administrative staff are spared countless hours of administrative paperwork and commercial negotiations.
Our aggregate procurement offerings
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Adobe Creative Cloud & Acrobat Pro:
Fixed-price agreements delivering essential creative, photography and PDF management tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) via our channel partners.
Google Workspace for Education Plus:
Premium collaboration, advanced AI assistance (Gemini) and security for participating dioceses at discounted rates.
Interactive Learning Suite:
Curriculum-aligned and interactive platforms including Seesaw digital portfolios, ClickView educational video, Sora Overdrive eLibrary, Softlink Oliver, Lucid Education, SketchUp Pro and Screencastify.
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Timetabling & Print Management:
Streamlined school scheduling with Tes Timetabling and print policy control via PaperCut.
Administration, Finance & Governance:
Contract management with DocuSign, payment protection with Eftsure, accessibility software with Everway (Read&Write), workforce upskilling via Udemy Business and automated risk and compliance management with 6clicks.
IT Operations & Service Management:
Centralised tech support, incident tracking and streamlined daily IT service delivery with ServiceNow.
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Device Procurement:
Group procurement opportunities for Apple, Windows, and Chromebook devices designed to meet specific diocesan needs.Bespoke Purchases:
CEnet also coordinates tailored, one-off group purchases upon request to help members and customers secure bulk hardware discounts.
Ready to unlock the value of collective purchasing?
Whether you are an existing CEnet member looking to expand your software portfolio, a diocesan IT leader seeking custom hardware group buys, or a potential customer exploring shared IT value, our team is here to help.
Reach out today to discuss how we can support your community.
