5 Minutes With… ACE Advice Founding Partner Ian Henderson
In the latest instalment of our education procurement industry executive interview series, we spoke to ACE Advice Founding Partner Ian Henderson about his company, his career path leading to the state school sector, the issue of food price inflation and what can be done to manage this and other issues… Who Are You? I am […]
Framework or fees: How to determine the best value for your school
By Ace Advice Purchasing decisions can be difficult, especially when you’re buying a service where no two suppliers are the same, like catering or cleaning. But do government-approved frameworks really make it easier? Frameworks allow a pre-selected group of organisations to bid for a contract, enabling them to complete a compliant procurement process in a […]
Self-managed vs outsourced catering: Which is right for your school?
By ACE Advice There are moments in any organisation’s life when additional resources, such as catering, are needed to successfully manage growth or performance. These resources underpin your organisational stability. But first, you must decide who’s going to deliver them: extra personnel, or a third party. The scale of your organisation, and its plans for […]