Helping schools cut costs, be compliant and streamline their procurement processes.
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What does the Procurement Act 2023 mean in practice? There have been shifts around transparency, conflicts of interest, & the Central Digital Platform. We’ve written a blog that sets out a practical summary - The Procurement Act 2023: One Year On. Hope you find it useful.
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A subject close to my heart! Join me for some helpful hints on setting a realistic and sensible timetable for your procurement projects!
Getting procurement timing right can make the difference between a smooth, well-managed project and one that becomes rushed, stressful and difficult to deliver. Join us to pick up practical tips on planning your next procurement project.
Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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Looking forward to this one! Lots of input from our lovely suppliers to ensure there are plenty of valuable takeaways in the webinar for you.
Join us on 25th March at 12:30pm to understand the key steps, responsibilities and timelines that sit between contract award and go-live, so you can start your new contract confidently and keep control of outcomes from day one.
Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/reg…
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31 Oct 2025
For my #SBL #SBP colleagues a reminder that there is fully funded procurement training being offered by the DfE via the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply. If you're looking to upskill in procurement this is a great opportunity. See here bit.ly/4qA10LR
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19 Sep 2025
Just finalised my presentation for the next @EdExec Live event on 16th October in Gloucester. Fancy joining me to hear about Contract Management Made Easy as well as a Quick Fix session on the Procurement Act 2023 then grab one of my complimentary tickets using the link below!
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12 Jul 2025
If you love all things @mischiefcomedy then get yourselves down to @spiescomedy Absolutely top notch show. Loved it! And sorry @DaveHearn2 I do realise you weren’t responsible for COVID just trying to say (badly) that you got so many of us through it with the Movie Nights! 🤦♀️😉🤣
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9 Jul 2025
Very excited to be supporting Team Zenergi next week with a webinar on all things energy procurement and a little dive into the new Procurement Act 2023. Click here to join us for a fun and informative session: zenergi.co.uk/events/how-the…
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4 Jun 2025
Can’t wait for Friday to celebrate National SBL Day! I’ve done a little video. If you’re an SBL it might be worth a watch… 😉
3 Jun 2025
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
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6 May 2025
Well this is exciting! 🙌 🎉 🥳
6 May 2025
We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the BESA Awards 2025 for Outstanding Support Service! @besatweet #SBL #SBM #SchoolProcurement
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9 Apr 2025
I'm speaking at EdExec LIVE soon tackling the all-important topic of contract management (made easy)!
You can book one of my 'speaker guest tickets' (until they're gone!) for any of the venues, fully subsidised, via this link edexeclive.co.uk/events-2025… and using the code below:
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28 Jan 2025
Wet and windy outside but a warm reception inside at the Birmingham Association of School Business Management conference (even for a talk on procurement)! Lots of great questions and hopefully everyone better informed…
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7 Jan 2025
Can’t beat a bit of binge watching over Christmas! 🤣
7 Jan 2025
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/sea…
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#MT2 #ChristmasTV #SBM #SBL
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30 Nov 2024
This is utterly brilliant! Well done @garibaldibard it may have taken a long time but it was so worth it! So many bangers in there 🤣 #nffc
29 Nov 2024
15 Nottingham Forest Christmas Song Compilation!
It’s taken me far too long to make this. I didn’t manage to get one for everyone, unfortunately.
Special thank you to the talented @Jimmynffc for his contribution to the Arne Slot section.
Nuno Espirito Santo - “Last Christmas”
Ola Aina - “Sleigh Ride”
Taiwo Awoniyi - “Lonely This Christmas”
Neco Williams - “Stop The Cavalry”
Murillo - “Let it Snow”
Ryan Yates - “Santa Baby”
Callum Hudson-Odoi - “Little Drummer Boy
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Anthony Elanga - “Step Into Christmas”
Jota Silva - “Jingle Bell Rock”
Arne Slot - “Away in a Manger”
Nicolas Dominguez & Ramon Sosa - “Feliz Navidad”
Morgan Gibbs White - “White Christmas”
Nikola Milenkovic - “Santa Claus is coming to Town”
Chris Wood - “Merry Xmas Everybody”
Matz Sels - “Fairytale of New York”
#NFFC #EPL
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26 Nov 2024
Some great advice here, even if I do say so myself! 😉
26 Nov 2024
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-expec…
#schoolprocurement #sitevisit #SBM #SBL
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23 Nov 2024
Mummy/daughter meet up tonight at her Uni. Weather is wicked out there but so glad I made the effort to go see her. A few drinks, fabulous dinner and much laughter! 😍
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11 Nov 2024
Never before have I been described as a "living saint" but I will 100% take that client feedback! Just off to polish my halo! 🤣 So grateful to get such lovely comments about our service. We work so hard so it's fantastic when it is appreciated.....
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27 Sep 2024
These quotes drop into my Inbox each day around 14:00 and always give me pause for thought and usually a smile. I love the one for today. @RAKFoundation
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