Procurement
The procurement of technology and related services presents a major challenge for many schools. Our team of experts removes this challenge by guiding you through the entire procurement process.
We assist in designing a technical solution tailored to your unique needs, preparing tender documentation, ensuring compliant procurement, reviewing proposals, and
compiling comprehensive reports.
1,500+
£20m+
97%
We Do the Heavy Lifting
Compliant from Start to Finish
Prices Schools Can't Get Alone
What We Can Procure
The Services We Help Schools Procure
We run procurement projects across five key areas. Each one is handled from start to finish, with the same process and the same level of care.
VoIP Phone Systems
Broadband, firewall, web filtering and monitoring
IT managed service providers (MSPs)
IT infrastructure
MATs and Multi-Site Procurement
Working Across a Trust? Unlock Greater Value at Scale
Multi-academy trusts often inherit a fragmented landscape—different systems, multiple suppliers, and inconsistent contract terms across schools. This lack of standardisation not only drives up costs but also increases complexity and risk.
At TGE Solutions, we take a structured, two-tiered approach. We begin by auditing each school individually to establish a clear baseline of existing services, performance, and contractual commitments. We then assess the trust holistically to identify opportunities for consolidation, standardisation, and strategic alignment.
By rationalising suppliers and centralising procurement where appropriate, trusts can significantly reduce costs, improve service consistency, and streamline management.
Crucially, a trust that goes to market as a single entity benefits from substantially greater buying power—securing more competitive pricing, stronger contractual terms, and improved service levels compared to individual schools procuring in isolation.
Common Questions About Working with Us
Questions We're Often Asked
It varies depending on the type of project. A phone system procurement typically takes a few months from initial fact-find to contract award. Larger or more complex projects, such as a MAT-wide broadband tender, may take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline at the start and keep you updated throughout.
Yes, and MATs often see the greatest benefit. We audit all schools in the trust, identify opportunities to align contracts, and run a single procurement project that leverages the trust’s combined buying power. We also ensure the process complies with the procurement obligations that apply specifically to academy trusts.
That’s fine. You’re welcome to nominate suppliers to include in the tender process. Our job is to make sure the process is fair, compliant and gives you the best outcome, regardless of who’s invited to quote.
Our procurement service is priced on a project basis. Get in touch and we’ll give you a clear figure upfront with no obligation.
We stay in the background during the planning and implementation to make sure everything runs smoothly. If anything doesn’t go to plan, we step in. We follow up once the project is complete to check the supplier has delivered what was agreed.
Yes. It’s worth having a conversation well ahead of any contract end date. Understanding your options early means you’re not rushed into a decision when renewal comes around, and in some cases there may be grounds to exit a contract sooner than expected.