Case Studies
Dane Court Grammar School
Procurement of a new catering service
Having previously worked with the team at Dane Court, we were the only company invited to work with the School again, this time to secure a catering supplier. Dane Court Grammar School is a mixed, selective secondary school, with approximately 1,275 students and Teaching School status. The spacious site is near the centre of Broadstairs, and the recently completed £20 million rebuilding programme means the school has state of the art facilities which are truly suited to learning in the 21st Century.
Working with Schools’ Buying Club who provided an end to end, compliant procurement service, the School appointed Harrison Catering Services Ltd who were able to deliver an external pod and commit to increasing sales by 15% in year one and a further 8% in years two and three delivering a guaranteed income stream to Dane Court Grammar School of £17K per year for three years.
IQRA
Procurement of a new catering contract
IQRA Academy is in the heart of Manningham, and on the outskirts of Bradford city centre. The school’s commitment and desire to provide first class education is second to none. The school have approximately 650 pupils in attendance. Schools’ Buying Club were commissioned to assist the academy in their search for a catering partner.
Schools’ Buying Club went out to the market on behalf of IQRA Academy and upon award of the contract to Facilities Management (Bradford Council). The academy benefited from a saving of £19k and a non-depreciating capital investment of £41K, delivering a total saving of £60K.
Litherland High School
Procurement of a new cleaning and catering service
Litherland High School is a mixed 11-16 school, where every student is valued and treated as an individual. The school’s aim is to create a positive climate for learning, where expectations and standards are high. The school was rebuilt in 2011 and has state of the art facilities in all curriculum areas. Schools’ Buying Club were engaged to work with Litherland High School for both catering and cleaning services.
Through the compliant tendering process, the school was able to benefit from a £33K saving on their cleaning contract with Accuro FM Limited and an £18k saving on their catering contract with Servest Catering Ltd.
Coombe Hill Infant and Junior Schools
Procurement of a new catering service that moved the schools from a ‘hot box’ solution, to fresh on site provision
Coombe Hill Infant and Junior Schools are located on one site in Kingston upon Thames. The schools are inclusive community schools, with both of them placing a strong emphasis on providing their children with an outstanding, balanced and enriching education within a family-feel environment. Schools’ Buying Club worked closely with the Schools to define a catering requirement that would sit comfortably with the ethos of the school. Schools’ Buying Club delivered a £15k income to the school over the three year contract.
Bramley Grange Primary School, Rotherham
Procurement of a new catering service
Schools’ Buying Club helped Bramley Grange, a Primary School of 320 pupils, go out to tender for their catering services. The winning contract promised a £5.6k return over the 3 year period.
“Thank you for your guidance through such a complex process. We really appreciate the support and savings.”
The Stour Academy Trust, Canterbury
Procurement of trust-wide catering
Schools’ Buying Club managed the tender process for the catering services on behalf of the Stour Academy Trust, for 7 of its primary academies – totalling 2940 pupils. As a result of the new contract, the school group will now receive a guaranteed return of £97k over the 3 year contract.
“The result has been fantastic – thank you for enabling us to not only save money but generate £97k over three years.”