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Schools Buying Club: Free Procurement Handbook
We have produced the ultimate Procurement Handbook designed to give you an overview of each stage of the procurement process. This essential tool is completely free and offers support and advice to help you along your journey.
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Your cleaning FAQs – answered!
Cleaning tends to be one of the largest, and most important contracts a school or Trust will put in place, due to level of spend, the health and safety requirements, and the direct impact it has upon the health and wellbeing of children and staff. We’ve answered your most frequently asked questions to help you secure your best cleaning contract.
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Improved procurement practices and opportunities to secure value for money
In the latest edition of ISBL’s The Voice magazine, James Vaughan, Procurement Lead, and Nicole Dallal, Marketing Manager at the Schools’ Buying Club explain how you can improve procurement practices and find opportunities to secure value for money.
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Get the most out of your catering contract
Catering is one of the most important contracts a school or trust will procure. We’ve put together some top tips to help you secure your perfect catering contract.
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Back to School Procurement Checklist: Autumn Term 2021
Our Back to School Procurement Checklist will help you plan for upcoming contract renewals, manage your budget effectively and ensure you are receiving the best service for the best price.
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Let’s Talk Frameworks!
What are frameworks? How do they work and what are the benefits? Read our simple guide of everything you need to know, including the different types of frameworks and suggested frameworks for the education sector.
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Schools’ Buying Club Procurement Helpline Templates
Did you know we have several procurement templates to help you manage your service contracts, plan for your upcoming tenders and capture your specific requirements? Take a look at some of the templates you can access…
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@SchoolsBuyClubRT @EverythingFM_: Claire recently led a dedicated #procurement hub to support West Midlands Combined Authority deliver innovative contract…
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@SchoolsBuyClubAre you a #SBM looking to improve your procurement planning skills but unsure where to begin?
Our FREE webinar on May 25 led by procurement expert, @laurahiggsSBC will be discussing essentials & advantages of #ProcurementPlanning & #Frameworks > bit.ly/42qzwf3 https://t.co/GURxjLoiCy