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How schools can build responsible procurement into their policies
Procurement in schools and trusts is rarely just about buying what is needed at the lowest acceptable price. School and trust teams are already balancing cost, compliance, reliability, support, security
Sustainable ICT Procurement for Schools
Schools and MATs are under growing pressure to make ICT budgets go further while improving security, reliability and sustainability. This means looking beyond the initial purchase price and considering the
How ESG requirements are changing school procurement
School procurement has become more visible than it used to be. Not because schools suddenly have more time to think about purchasing, but because the questions around purchasing have changed.
Refurbished vs new devices: What schools should consider
When device budgets are being reviewed, refurbished equipment often enters the conversation quite quickly. Sometimes that is driven by budget. Sometimes it is linked to sustainability goals. Often, it is
Refurbished Devices for Schools
Refurbished devices are not just a lower-cost option. They also help schools make better use of technology that already exists. Many laptops and desktops still have years of useful life
Is your school’s device strategy sustainable?
Most schools did not arrive at their current device estate by sitting down five years ago and designing it from end to end. It has been built over time —