Minerva Procurement @MinervaPCS
We help Bursars & SBMs save £1,000s on their procurement. Ensuring their contracts are with reliable suppliers with great customer service. 01256 467 107 minervapcs.com Basingstoke Joined January 2013-
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Don't miss our free webinar on procurement support and resources covering: - Where to find procurement training - Useful sources of advice, guidance & FAQs - The government’s Procurement Pathway - Common pitfalls when searching for help 📅12:30, 25 June tinyurl.com/yxz4nmjc
This Friday is National SBL Day and, in this week's MT2, Lorraine salutes all you fabulous people and everything you do for your schools, Trusts, your students and the people who work with you. youtu.be/py3UY6cvaX0 #NationalSBLDay
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the BESA Awards 2025 for Outstanding Support Service! @besatweet #SBL #SBM #SchoolProcurement
In our blog this week @EnergySparks share their four top tips for saving energy at your school - for little or no cost! 🔋⚡️💡 tinyurl.com/bddn4tuc #sbl #sbm #schoolfinance
Get Your Specification Right Or Else End Up With Bananas And Chablis.... Lorraine's MT2 videos are timeless! And this one is no exception. Ordering an online shop has never held so many procurement lessons. youtu.be/rpkWc1BZE_I
March is 'Procurement Month' for our weekly briefings: this week's blog summarises the new Procurement Act 2023 and its impact on schools, academies and MATs. tinyurl.com/y6tejhz5
Don't miss today's webinar on Food Waste and New Legislation with Amanda Hepburn from GPT Waste. Join us at 12:30pm. Register here: tinyurl.com/9m8bvc8n Can't make it? Register anyway to get a copy of the recording!
Not sure what happens at the end of an above threshold tender once you've made a decision? This week's blog looks at how to manage the end of tender process confidently and compliantly, and bring the contract across the finish line. tinyurl.com/4uak7mtf #schoolprocurement
A presentation day is an important part of your tender process: what you gain can be invaluable in the final decision making process. Find out what key things to consider prior to the day itself to ensure it runs smoothly and delivers everything you need! tinyurl.com/3224uwkx
Don't miss today's procurement planning webinar! Join us at 12.30pm for Lorraine's top tips including: - Identifying your key contracts and renewal dates - Minimum timeframes for projects - What to do if you’ve run out of time minervapcs.com/webinars/
Don't miss today's procurement planning webinar! Join us at 12.30pm for Lorraine's top tips including: - Identifying your key contracts and renewal dates - Minimum timeframes for projects - What to do if you’ve run out of time minervapcs.com/webinars/
When is a contract not a contract? Matthew Wolton of VW Solicitors explains in this week's blog. Matthew clearly outlines what a contract needs to include, and some of the pitfalls that you need to avoid. minervapcs.com/contracts-key-…
It is never too early to start planning for your procurement projects for the next academic year to ensure you remain compliant and panic-free! Join Lorraine Ashover @MinervaPCSBoss for a free webinar on 29 Jan to hear about the key things to consider. minervapcs.com/webinars/
What eclectic mix of shows was @MinervaPCSBoss watching on TV over the Christmas holidays that has given her some great inspiration for 2025? Find out here! minervapcs.com/mt2-video/seas… 📺💡 #MT2 #ChristmasTV #SBM #SBL
It's Webinar Wednesday! Today's webinar is at 12.30pm with expert advice on Contract Termination: - The different ways a contract can be terminated - What termination triggers should be in the contract - Risks of termination, and how to minimise them tinyurl.com/3f3j6dtu
If you are intending to run a tender process for cleaning, catering, grounds maintenance or ICT Managed Services - in fact any service that will have an on site presence - then you need to read this blog! minervapcs.com/what-to-expect… #schoolprocurement #sitevisit #SBM #SBL
Read our case study on how Minerva helped Swindon Academy to retender their cleaning services, providing support tailored to the needs of the Academy and its specific requirements. 🧹🪣🧽🫧 minervapcs.com/success-story-… #sbm #sbl #schoolprocurement #schoolcleaning
Concerned about cyber attacks? In this guest blog @NeilLimbrick provides some real-world examples of how schools have been exploited, how to prevent attacks and what to do if you are attacked with a focus on realistic and practical advice. tinyurl.com/3xn9wkb9 #sbl #sbm
Don't forget that there are changes ahead to procurement legislation. We will have lots of information in the coming months to guide you, including a webinar in January covering the Procurement Act and how it will affect you. Sign up here: minervapcs.com/webinars/
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