SPORTS EQUIPMENT MONTH: Embedding environmental criteria into sports procurement in schools and universities
As education institutions accelerate their journey towards net zero, sustainability is no longer confined to energy, estates, or catering. Increasingly, sports equipment procurement is being recognised as an area where schools, colleges, and universities can make a measurable impact on their environmental goals, while also setting a visible example to students. Procurement teams are expected […]
SPORTS EQUIPMENT MONTH: Supporting inclusive sport through smarter equipment procurement
As the role of sport and physical activity in education evolves, so too must the equipment and environments that support it. For today’s schools, colleges, and universities, inclusivity is a core requirement. Facilities and estates procurement teams play a pivotal role in this agenda, with decisions shaping who gets to participate, and how… Inclusive sport […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Avigilon AI NVR 2 AI-powered security analytics
Bring AI-powered video analytics to any security camera with the AI NVR 2. Supports up to 400 cameras and offers smart event detection to help you respond faster. Choose from storage options ranging from 6 to 440 TB to fit your needs, ideal for sites of all sizes looking to scale securely. Click here to […]
Find the solutions you need at the Education Technology Forum this September
We are delighted to invite you to the Education Technology Forum on the 29th & 30th September at The Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre London Heathrow. This is an exclusive early access invitation only event for IT procurement professionals within Education industry and it’s totally complimentary to attend (buyers only – you can find all details for suppliers here). Summit gives you […]
Helping organisations achieve Net Zero through smarter technology
At EES Group, we help organisations across the UK cut energy costs, meet net zero targets, and create better environments for staff and visitors with our industry-leading technologies: LED Lighting – As the leading NHS LED lighting supplier since 2018, we’ve delivered thousands of installations that dramatically reduce energy bills while improving light quality. Our high-performance luminaires […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Portakabin modular construction for education
With more than 60 years of innovation in modular construction, Portakabin is a trusted name across the UK and Europe. We deliver high-quality, flexible building solutions for organisations that need certainty, speed, and sustainability, whether for temporary, permanent, or relocatable use. Our modular approach enables us to complete projects up to 50% faster than traditional […]
BUILDINGS & FURNITURE MONTH: Choosing low-carbon, circular furniture solutions
As the education sector steps up its climate ambitions, procurement teams in schools, colleges, and universities are rethinking the environmental impact of the furniture that fills their classrooms, lecture halls, and shared spaces. This year, the focus for many leaders attending the Education Forum is squarely on low-carbon, circular solutions that support long-term sustainability goals […]
Lessons from managing supply chain disruption and inflation in the education Sector
Recent years have tested the resilience of facilities and estates teams across the UK’s education sector like never before. From post-pandemic supply chain delays to labour shortages and inflationary pressure on materials, procurement in schools, colleges, and universities has had to become faster, smarter, and more strategic. Where once annual maintenance schedules or one-off capital […]
September 2025 is Sports Equipment & Facilities Month on Education Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in September we’re focusing on Sports Equipment & Facilities. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a Sports […]
Learn from the best at this September’s Education Forum
This year’s Education Forum is set to be one of the biggest yet, with all the suppliers your institution needs, plus a special guest speaker in the form of Shaun Wallace, from TV’s The Chase – we’d love for you to be there! Event details: Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th September Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow […]