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SBC Regional Buying Hub

Midlands

Hello, I am Laura Higgs, your Client Manager in the Midlands.

Our fast, compliant and efficient service will help you save time and money on the procurement process; with over 16 years experience, I understand your school’s needs.

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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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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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Schools’ Buying Club provided a comprehensive pre-opening service to Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, including principal designate recruitment, governance, finance, marketing, education policy development and section 10 consultation. 

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:

  • Abbled Sponsor 2021 logo
  • Association of Network Managers in Education Sponsor 2021 logo
  • Birmingham Association of School Business Management Sponsor 2021 logo
  • Dudley Association of School Business Manager Sponsor 2021 logo
  • Sandwell SBM Network Sponsor 2021 logo
  • Shires Education Business Association Sponsor 2021 logo
  • Solihull Schools' Business Managers' Group Sponsor 2020 logo
  • WASBM Sponsor 2021
  • ISBL Approved Partner logo

OUR SUCCESS STORIES IN YOUR REGION

New House Farm CofE Primary School

Pre-opening Support

Schools’ Buying Club worked on the successful application for New House Farm CofE Primary School, on behalf of Derby Diocesan Board of Education, and is now supporting its pre-opening, which covers themes such as governance, finance, stakeholder consultation and capital works. Schools’ Buying Club also supported Derby Diocesan Board of Education with the successful application for pre-opening of and opening of Derby Cathedral School in September 2019. Building further on our relationship with Derby Diocesan Board of Education, Schools’ Buying Club recently supported the production of a Wave 14 free schools programme application.

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Seva School

Pre-opening Support

Seva School was the first all-through Sikh faith school in Coventry. Schools’ Buying Club was appointed to provide project management support for the pre-opening phase including advice on governance, finance, stakeholder consultation and capital works.

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Derby Cathedral School

Pre-opening Support

Schools’ Buying Club has developed an ongoing relationship with Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) which was formed in response to the national academy and free school programmes. Schools’ Buying Club provided a comprehensive pre-opening service to the Trust, including principal designate recruitment, governance, finance, marketing, education policy development and section 10 consultation. Derby Cathedral school opened successfully in 2018 with 180 Year 7 students and was oversubscribed for the first year of operation. Schools’ Buying Club has continued to work with DDAT on a number of additional projects.

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Court Farm Primary School

Procurement of a new catering service

Schools’ Buying Club managed the tender process for the catering service at Court Farm Primary School.  The school wanted a better value solution, without compromising on quality. The new contract has been able to deliver a saving of  £37k over the 3-year contract.

“School’s Buying Club has helped us greatly with tendering for our catering provision.  They took all the hassle out of the process and managed it well.  Governors were pleased and we established our objectives.” Rebekah Button, School Business Manager

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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.

 

SOCIAL VALUE

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.

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All the news from the Midlands

  • 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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  • 5 Top Tips for a Great Grounds Maintenance Service Contract

    November 17th, 2021 East of England, London & SE, Midlands, North East, North West, Procurement, South West
    When you are choosing a grounds maintenance service for your school, not only do you have to consider maintaining the usability and aesthetic quality of your school grounds, but also maximising its safety for pupils, staff and visitors. We’ve put together our 5 top tips for procuring the best grounds maintenance service contract for your school or MAT.
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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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