Submit your related party transaction
Academy trusts must submit all new and renewing expenditure related party transactions to the ESFA before the transaction is due to start or be renewed.
Related parties include persons and entities with control or significant influence over the academy trust, and members of the same group. See the Academy Trust Handbook 2024 (opens in new tab) for further information.
Get advice from a professional adviser such as an auditor, procurement specialist or legal adviser if you're not sure if your contract or agreement qualifies as a related party transaction.
You can use this service to:
- submit all related party transactions to the ESFA
- seek approval for qualifying related party transactions (opens in new tab) that exceed £40,000
- submit novel, contentious, and/or repercussive related party transactions
- view your submitted related party transactions
Use the ESFA enquiry form (opens in new tab) if you need support submitting your related party transaction.