SBC Regional Buying Hub

East of England

Hello, I am James Vaughan, your Client Manager in the East of England.

I work with my clients to ensure they get the very best value for money. To find out how I can help make your procurement process as efficient as possible contact me today.

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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.

Our Services

Direct Award

Use our fully compliant direct award service to appoint the supplier that you know provides the best quality service.

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Mini Competition

We’ll run a mini competition from companies in our supply chain that are ideally positioned to successfully deliver your contract.

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Full Tender

We’ll run an end-to-end procurement of suitable companies across the UK, from developing the specification to evaluating the bids.

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Virtual Procurement Officer

We’ll provide a procurement professional to help deliver all your tenders, they’ll become a dedicated member of your business management team.

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Contract and Project Management

Need additional expert support to monitor a contract, develop funding applications, manage construction projects or design and implement communications campaigns?

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Free Procurement Helpline

We’re here to build your confidence around procurement, answering your questions around procurement process, compliance and categories of spend.

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We helped Wootton Academy Trust in Bedfordshire to appoint one catering supplier operating across all of its schools, with an agreement to share profits with the Trust – a ‘win win’ for both the Trust and the supplier.

Schools’ Buying Club sponsors School Business Leader Networks across the country, providing practical workshops and procurement support.

We work with school business professionals across the region and are a long term partner of ISBL. We aim to improve schools’ procurement practices whilst helping develop procurement knowledge and experience. We provide workshops on all aspects of procurement, from the process to any changes you should be aware off. Here are the networks we support in your area:

OUR SUCCESS STORIES IN YOUR REGION

Wootton Academy Trust, Bedfordshire

This trust now has one catering supplier operating across all of its schools, with an agreement to share profits with the trust – a ‘win win’ for both the trust and the supplier.

Get Your Procurement Knowledge Accredited

We have partnered with ISBL and CIPS to help take your procurement knowledge and experience one step further by contributing towards the cost of your training if you use one of Schools’ Buying Club’s core services, click here to find out more.

All the news from the East of England

Save the Date! Autumn Term Events
September 26th, 2022 Announcements, East of England, Event, London & SE, Meet the team, Midlands, News, North East, North West, South West
SBC can help your school save as much money as possible when procuring vital services. Meet us at one of the events we are attending this Autumn term to find out more.

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Maximise your cleaning contract by outsourcing your requirements
December 2nd, 2021 East of England, London & SE, Midlands, North East, North West, Procurement, South West
Prioritising your cleaning service is imperative, as it has a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of both students and staff. It is also usually one of most expensive contracts a school will procure, and can therefore take a significant amount of time to complete.

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How to receive the most fit for purpose catering solution with a return on investment
November 23rd, 2021 East of England, London & SE, Midlands, North East, North West, Procurement, South West
Catering tends to be one of the most expensive contracts a school will procure, but it is also the only service where you have the potential to generate a surplus. When procuring your next contract, it is really important to maximise its financial efficiency whilst obtaining a service that is fit for purpose and sustainable.

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It couldn’t be simpler!

Contact us and share your requirements and current service data
We will devise the procurement strategy and assess the potential savings
Sign a Letter of Agreement, and we’ll do the rest!

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E: contact@schoolsbuyingclub.com
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SBC Regional Buying Hub

East of England

Free Procurement Handbook

Direct Award

Mini Competition

Full Tender

Virtual Procurement Officer

Contract and Project Management

Free Procurement Helpline

Schools’ Buying Club sponsors School Business Leader Networks across the country, providing practical workshops and procurement support.

OUR SUCCESS STORIES IN YOUR REGION

Wootton Academy Trust, Bedfordshire

Get Your Procurement Knowledge Accredited

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All the news from the East of England

Save the Date! Autumn Term Events

Maximise your cleaning contract by outsourcing your requirements

How to receive the most fit for purpose catering solution with a return on investment

It couldn’t be simpler!

If this is of interest, please contact us!

How can we help?

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WE’RE ALL ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER
We are committed to helping generate community social value in any way possible. We work alongside our supply chain partners and clients to deliver positive impact wherever we can.