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A practical guide to the Academy Trust Handbook 2026 procurement changes for multi-academy trusts.

Should your school manage catering in-house or outsource it? Compare the benefits of key considerations to make the right decision.

The Energy Consultants Association (ECA) have urged the DfE to correct ‘misleading’ energy claims. For MATs and academies, it’s worth understanding what that debate is really about.

Save money long term with a smarter facilities management procurement strategy for schools. Discover how FM reviews can uncover hidden savings across cleaning, energy and estate services.

Cleaning contracts for schools explained. Learn how to improve standards, ensure compliance, audit suppliers and strengthen your cleaning tendering process.

Avoid costly mistakes when renewing catering contracts for schools. Learn how to improve compliance, assess your school catering supplier and maximise value.

Running a catering tender is one of the biggest opportunities to protect your budget, improve food quality, and make sure your pupils receive meals that meet every nutritional and safety requirement.

Having a procurement partner should take pressure off your shoulders, save you money and improve quality. But does your current provider truly deliver on those promises?

The Procurement Act 2023 officially came into force on 24 February 2025, after months of preparation and a year-long delay from its original implementation date.