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 […]
Tips for creating a procurement strategy in education catering
By Emma Williamson, Head of Procurement at EF-group All businesses in catering should have a procurement strategy to help guide the acquisition and purchasing of produce. But more than this, the strategy must do a good job of considering all the most important aspects of procurement, including cost reduction, risk mitigation and company growth. A […]
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 […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: KCS Procurement Compliance
Feeling confused about the complexities of procurement? It is often a multifaceted minefield of rules and regulations, but it doesn’t have to be. At KCS we pride ourselves on customer service; ensuring we make our customers’ lives easier in every way possible, with one of these ways being hassle-free, OJEU-compliant procurement. We strive to offer […]