As a new academic year begins, schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are facing the familiar challenge of delivering more with less. Rising energy costs, tighter budgets, and the growing demand for reliable digital infrastructure mean leaders are looking for smarter ways to manage resources without compromising standards. For many, cloud solutions are proving to be a key part of the answer.
Our Department for Education (DfE)-approved framework gives schools and Trusts access to pre-vetted suppliers offering cost-effective cloud solutions. Delivering compliant procurement, competitive pricing, and expert support throughout the process, we’ll help you transition to the cloud with confidence.
Smarter spending, greater flexibility
On-site servers and outdated hardware can drain school budgets, with large upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and high energy use for running and cooling equipment.
Cloud services offer a more flexible alternative. Instead of paying for expensive hardware, schools and trusts pay only for what they use each month —making costs more predictable and easier to manage.
Across the sector, schools moving to the cloud have seen:
- Significant reductions in energy bills from decommissioned servers
- Reduced IT maintenance as updates are managed remotely
- Less need for costly hardware replacements
Through Everything ICT, you have access to trusted suppliers offering clear pricing and expert guidance—helping you achieve meaningful cost savings from day one.
Building resilience and planning ahead
The benefits of cloud go far beyond cost savings. By moving critical systems off-site, schools and trusts gain the flexibility to access data securely from anywhere, keep software up to date automatically, and rely on robust backups across multiple locations. This resilience helps maintain continuity—even during unexpected disruptions like power cuts or site closures.
Cloud adoption also supports sustainability goals. Removing energy-hungry servers and partnering with suppliers who use renewable-powered data centres can significantly cut your carbon footprint, helping you work towards net-zero targets.
Through our framework, schools and trusts can take a phased approach—starting with non-critical systems and moving to core infrastructure as needed—making the process manageable and tailored to individual needs. At every stage, you’ll have access to suppliers who can provide practical guidance to keep the transition on track.
All suppliers are carefully vetted to meet high standards for security, resilience, and value for money. They also offer energy-efficient, sustainable solutions that align with financial and environmental priorities— delivered through fully compliant, ready-to-use contracts.
“We have really enjoyed working with Everything ICT to secure a provider for our ICT cloud migration project. From start to finish they were really helpful and responsive, giving expertise and guidance throughout the procurement process. Thank you all for making things easier for us to achieve value for money whilst ensuring compliance with important procurement legislation.”
Emma F – Five Rivers MAT
Ready to unlock savings?
Through Everything ICT, schools and trusts can access secure, sustainable, and cost-effective cloud solutions without the delays of complex procurement. As the new academic year begins, our framework helps you focus budgets and time on improving outcomes for pupils, not managing IT infrastructure.
