Have you thought about how to manage your school’s energy price increase?
Have you thought about how to manage your school’s energy price increase? Lots of suppliers are not taking on any new customers, so the options are limited for anyone coming out of a contract. With energy costs so volatile it can be difficult for your school to obtain savings. Though, we do benchmark prices regularly […]
How the Queen’s Speech outlines the future of public procurement
The Queen’s Speech included a keynote update and intention from the Government on the introduction and launching of a new Public Procurement Bill which will replace the existing Public Contracts Regulations 2015 regime.
How a schools-led buying organisation is changing the education sector forever
How a schools-led buying organisation is changing the education sector forever. Unique, not-for-profit, Public Sector Buying Organisation launched Public procurement in UK education is complex. Ensuring the needs of pupils, teachers and support staff are catered for, while continually improving and maintaining the facilities is a difficult balancing act. For schools, finding time can be […]
How can stress affect children’s mental health?
Stress can affect children in different ways. It’s important to be aware of the effects stress can have on mental health and how it can affect the developing brain. Fortunately, schools can do their part to combat the every day stresses that children feel.
How to write the perfect school tender specification
Figuring out how to write the perfect school tender specification can be hard, but understanding the types of specification and the differences between a framework and DPS will make the tender process much easier.
The importance of nutrition in Schools
It’s vital to develop and maintain a student’s positive relationship with food. The importance of nutrition in schools is that it has wide reaching effects on how a student performs in the school day.
The best ways to grow your Multi-Academy Trust
Finding the best ways to grow your Multi-Academy Trust is vital in ensuring the long-term success of the schools under your banner. Make sure you are legally compliant with advice from leading experts.
9 ways to save your school from a data breach
Lacking cyber security for your school or MAT can end up costing you massive sums of money if you are left undefended. Here’s 9 ways to save your school from a data breach before they can happen.
What are the new procurement thresholds?
What are the new procurement thresholds? The New Year brings new procurement threshold updates! As of the 1st of January 2022, schools and MATs are subject to new procurement ‘thresholds’. You might need to update your internal policies to reflect this new legislation. The procurement thresholds dictate which sections of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 […]
What does a good contract register look like?
What does a good contract register look like? It can be difficult to put together a contracts register if you’ve never used one before, or have never heard of one. What is a contracts register? A contracts register is a record of all your contracts and agreements held in one place. The biggest benefit is […]