This article aims to provide an overview of the basic elements that are needed to form a legally binding contact. Using the basic principals detailed in this article, a school business professional, procurement officer or procurement manager should be able to identify if their specific contracts/agreements/partnerships/arrangements (the name is immaterial) could be considered in a… Continue reading What is a contract?
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Cleaning procurement – a clear way to the right provider
Getting the right cleaning service provider is so important as the supplier that you select could be the difference between an organisation that is open for business and one that forced to close. The first stage to ensuring your college, university or school gets the cleaning service it needs is to make sure you get… Continue reading Cleaning procurement – a clear way to the right provider
Five key stages to business longevity
Just in the same way that Madonna and other music artists have maintained their presence at the top of the music charts, businesses also need to continually refresh their offering to ensure they meet the needs of their existing clients, whilst attracting new customers. Tenet Education Services (Tenet) are celebrating 25 years of service to… Continue reading Five key stages to business longevity
24 top procurement tips for educational establishments
Do you want to save money? Do you want to get good value for money? Do you want to save time? If you have answered yes to those questions then keep reading. One of the best ways to save money and time for your institution is to buy smarter. You are always going to need… Continue reading 24 top procurement tips for educational establishments
Catering Procurement: A Recipe for Success
Catering Procurement: A Recipe for Success Buying catering solutions can be one of the most complex areas of procurement, yet catering and hospitality services are fundamental to schools, colleges and academies across the education sector. Without proper expertise, experience, and an understanding of the marketplace, it can be easy to miss opportunities. In fact, catering… Continue reading Catering Procurement: A Recipe for Success
Tenet Education Services Appointed as NWUPC Procurement Partner
Tenet Education Services are delighted to have been selected as a preferred partner by the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) to deliver a comprehensive procurement support service for its members. This exciting new collaboration is designed to bring additional resources, efficiencies, value for money and innovation to the higher education sector. Working with NWUPC NWUPC pride… Continue reading Tenet Education Services Appointed as NWUPC Procurement Partner
The ‘Amazon Effect’: The Digital Marketplace Meets the Education Sector
The ‘Amazon Effect’: The Digital Marketplace Meets the Education Sector Amazon. Consumers love it, the high street loves to hate it; but what do buyers in the education sector think? No, this isn’t the writer’s imagination running away with itself on a hot summers day. This is now a very relevant question for… Continue reading The ‘Amazon Effect’: The Digital Marketplace Meets the Education Sector
Schools Procurement & the Importance of Engaging Governors
Schools Procurement & the Importance of Engaging Governors On 9th June 2018, Education Secretary Damian Hinds gave a speech at the National Governors’ Association annual conference calling for leading business professionals to offset skills shortages in schools governing bodies by volunteering to become governors. The NGA’s recent survey of educational governing bodies found that, although… Continue reading Schools Procurement & the Importance of Engaging Governors
How to Buy Consultancy: Tips & Pitfalls
How to Buy Consultancy Services So, you’ve decided to appoint a consultancy firm to help meet your business needs. Perhaps this is to assist with organisational strategy, with a service review, or maybe your procurement processes. Now it’s time to appoint the right company. Alongside the questions of quality, skill, experience and expertise… Continue reading How to Buy Consultancy: Tips & Pitfalls
GDPR & Procurement: Time for Action
Now that the new year is well underway, many of us in the procurement profession are already looking ahead to 25th May 2018, when the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) come into force. With only four months to go, and budget-busting fines (up to 4% of annual turnover, or €20 Million) set to be… Continue reading GDPR & Procurement: Time for Action