Providing advice, guidance, support and technical evaluation services for those schools, Trusts or Local Authorities seeking to run a procurement for ICT

​Assistance in legally procuring ICT goods and services via OJEU or an existing framework

Providing advice and guidance on contracts involving ICT

FOS vs OS: understanding the world of DfE procurement and technical documentation

Writing and evaluating technical specifications when seeking to procure via an existing framework

Supporting schools, Trusts and Local Authorities wishing to achieve value for money from the ICT services

Performing audits to suggest improvements to ICT services to achieve value for money

Conducting current state analyses to provide guidance on making better use of what you have

Assisting schools, Trust and Local Authorities with benchmarking of ICT costs in order to achieve better value for money from existing suppliers

Advising on adopting ITIL procedures in a cost-effective way

Providing strategic, budgetary and technical staff planning services in order to make more effective use of ICT either in a single school, Trust-wide or within Local Authorities

Executive coaching for school, Trust or Local Authority Senior Leaders when creating ICT strategies and budgets

Providing advice and guidance on implementation Service Level Agreements and performance-linked payment penalties when dealing with suppliers of services

Assessment of managed service contracts: are they providing value for money and are they fit for purpose?

Assistance with the recruitment of technical staff including the production of job descriptions and interviewing

Providing support when dealing with construction companies for new builds/refurbishments

Being part of the design team on behalf of schools, Trusts or Local Authorities

Ensure the design of the building is fit for purpose and supports the curriculum

Providing technical “translation” services to educators and Senior Leaders