CoreTrust acquires BuyQ. CoreTrust, a Nashville, TN-based group purchasing organization serving businesses and public agencies nationwide, acquired BuyQ, a Denver, CO-based procurement company for charter and private schools. The acquisition marks CoreTrust's strategic expansion into the education sector, enables its network of supplier partners to reach a new, high-growth member segment while accelerating value creation for constituents across both organizations. The deal also allows BuyQ to further scale and technology-enable its consulting practice, helping members schools to analyze spending, improve procurement processes, and consolidate purchases onto preferred contracts. Under the agreement, BuyQ will maintain its brand, team, and specialized focus on charter and private schools. Founded in 2013 and led by President Daniel Casselli, BuyQ has built deep expertise serving the procurement needs of charter and private schools. Today, it serves more than 4,000 schools including 80+ of the nation's top 100 Charter Management Organizations, providing access to competitively negotiated contracts with a curated group of supplier partners across evolving classroom technology, essential supplies, facilities, and furniture. Led by James Hallock, CoreTrust is used by over 3,800 businesses as a procurement partner for securing cost savings, price stability, and control over indirect spend. With over $8 Billion in annual purchasing power, it offers 125+ pre-negotiated supplier contracts across spend categories including corporate services, facilities, supply chain and logistics, human resources, pharmacy benefit management, technology, and travel. Through its digital marketplace (CXP), members can access to supplier contracts, actionable insights, and savings, all at no additional cost. The transaction represents CoreTrust's first acquisition as an independent organization.

CoreTrust has acquired BuyQ, a procurement partner for charter and private schools, to expand its platform into the $22 billion education sector. This strategic move allows CoreTrust to enhance its capabilities and reach over 4,000 schools, offering improved procurement processes and savings. BuyQ will maintain its brand and leadership, with existing contracts and relationships remaining intact. Financial terms were not disclosed, and the acquisition closed on November 18, 2025.