Case Studies
Malden & Coombe Partnership, Surrey
Four maintained schools in Surrey approached SBC about cleaning. Although their individual contracts needed to be renewed, SBC tendered on behalf of all of the schools so that they can join the new contract, as and when their existing contracts expire.
The tender needed to be flexible, and we developed this using ‘lots’ on the basis that they could better access SME’s playing to the new compliance rules and regulations. We were able to take advantage of an aggregated sum of money, as well as put in place a best value arrangement for the future.
The Mossborne Academy Trust, London
Two secondary schools asked SBC to assist them in collaboratively procuring their outsourced cleaning contracts – one school having previously had in-house arrangements and the other a completely new building. SBC ensured an efficient, effective best practice tender was conducted, and both schools are looking forward to working with their new supplier.
“The support given by Schools’ Buying Club felt like having an extended procurement team within the trust. The officers were excellent, communicative, always available to provide advice and guidance, informed, and understanding of our context and needs. Schools’ Buying Club has now supported us with cleaning, catering and ICT managed service tenders, and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to other trusts - excellent service.”