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Are you considering converting to an Academy and taking advantage of not having to pay any VAT?

If the answer is yes, read this helpful summary on what to do.

The process of converting to academy status is relatively straightforward. The statutory and DfE.

Time is running out to tender for new catering and cleaning contracts for September

It might seem like you have plenty of time before you have to renew your cleaning and catering contracts.

However, the more time we have to help you develop your.

Success at this month’s College Procurement Forum

The College Procurement Forum on Wednesday 11th March was hosted by South Staffordshire College with Peter Lauener, CEO of the Skills Funding Academy, as the keynote speaker.

It was a productive morning for colleagues from within.

Can colleges continue to stretch their budgets?

With the college sector bracing itself for further funding cuts, we report upon how some are looking to procurement efficiencies to make up the gap.

So concerned is the Association of Colleges about government attitude to college.

Start planning your catering and cleaning contracts today

It might seem like you have plenty of time before you have to renew your cleaning and catering contracts.

However, the more time we have to help you develop your exact requirements and manage the procurement.

Photocopiers? We’ll make sure you press the right buttons to keep your costs down!

Toxic roll over leases? Price per copy based on total volume? Finance lease or Operating leases? Developer clicks? The dreaded Evergreen? And a whole host of other phrases that are.