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Following my attendance of the LASBM conference, I requested an informal discussion with TGE Services to see if there could be savings to make at our school for telephone costs. The process was quick, honest, seamless and most of all – financially efficient.
As an Academy School, we are committed to ensuring that we get value for money on all products and services that we purchase. Following a recommendation, we employed TGE Solutions to carry out an audit of our telecoms estate. We were amazed by the results of the audit, immediate savings of over £2,500 per year were found and recommendations on how we could make further cost savings in the future were provided. We believed that we already had competitive contracts in place, it just goes to show the benefits of employing a company like TGE Solutions.
TGE Solutions carried out a cost saving audit for three schools in our multi academy trust, the audit looked at our phone lines, mobiles and telephone system maintenance. We were delighted not only with the findings which resulted in cost savings of more than £5,000.00 per year but the way in which Phil dealt with the whole process.
Phillip provided a Telecoms Audit for a small cluster group of Primary Schools in Blackburn. He found savings in excess of £16,000 over 3 years – cannot recommend enough!
TGE Solutions professional input and advice resulted in the nursery making valuable savings in this very easy audit process. Highly recommended!
The service provided by TGE Solutions was exceptional from start to finish with a seamless switch managed on our behalf by TGE Solutions. We are already saving money after receiving our first bill from the new provider
TGE Solutions offered a great service which involved minimal work from us. The staff were friendly and ultimately resulted in annual savings at a time when budgets are under extreme pressure.
I was introduced to TGE solutions through LASBM. Phil carried out a telecoms audit which required no effort from me, all I had to do was provide some existing telephone bills. They sought out different telecoms companies to find the most competitive deal for our schools. As we are a PFI school it soon became apparent that before my arrival in this post, the school has been left with some very high telecoms charges through BT that were not set up with a school in mind. We were recommended a company and we switched, saving the school a phenomenal £7,314 in 2017/18 compared to the previous year. This was therefore of course worth every penny of the fee we paid. TGE Solutions also assisted us in changing our mobile phone contracts, which was again effortless on my part as they did all the work. I would recommend any school to provide their telephone bills, you might be a horror story like I was. Nothing ventured nothing gained!
As an Academy School we are committed to ensuring that we get value for money on all products and services that we purchase. Following a recommendation, we employed TGE Solutions to carry out an audit of our telecoms estate. We were amazed by the results of the audit, immediate savings of over £2,500 per year were found and recommendations on how we could make further cost savings in the future were provided. We believed that we already had competitive contracts in place, it just goes to show the benefits of employing a company like TGE Solutions.
TGE Solutions had previously helped us with a couple of telecoms projects, having been delighted with their previous work we recruited their services again when our broadband contract came up for renewal. Their knowledge of the market saved us both time and money, enabling us to procure a new Leased Line, Firewall and Web Filtering solution that was far superior to our old setup at a greatly reduced price. I would happily recommend their services to any school.
TGE Solutions were recommended to us and I am so pleased we instructed them! I have been meaning to instruct a company to carry out a telephone cost audit for some time, but it never took priority. The professionalism and the quick turnaround of the audit was very impressive. I had to do very little in return for an extensive and transparent report. The clear communication from the start to end has been exemplary and I wish I had contacted them years ago as they are saving us over £1,000 per year. I would certainly recommend them and would urge anyone to carry out this exercise. 5/5 rating.
Changing the telephone system is a daunting prospect as the technology involved is something staff in schools are not familiar with. We worked with TGE Solutions to help with the procurement process, most importantly they took time to understand our specific needs and provide guidance on the marketplace and options available. It was refreshing that TGE were not trying to sell me a system but to provide advice on the most suitable solution and then obtain the best price.
TGE Solutions assisted us in procuring a replacement telephone system and we couldn’t be happier with the results. The costs analysis and equipment breakdown were excellent and quotes were provided only from their trusted tried and tested suppliers which gave us reassurance that we wouldn’t be let down, mis-sold or hit with hidden charges. We would highly recommend using TGE solutions.
TGE undertook a telecoms audit for our school which resulted in us saving in the region of £1,000.00 per annum on our previous telephone bills. The service was excellent and the move to a different telecoms supplier was a seamless transition.
TGE Solutions carried out a Telecom Audit for both of my schools and this resulted in a substantial saving on our phone lines. The whole procedure was easy and painless and I would definitely recommend them.
Following a Telecoms Audit for our Primary School, TGE Solutions found savings of just under £4,000 per year which we are absolutely delighted with. We will certainly put this money to good use elsewhere within the school budget!
TGE Solutions carried out a telecoms audit and were able to save us money on our existing contract, which more than covered the costs of the audit. Additionally, they have recently carried out a telephone procurement ahead of the BT analogue switch-off and have again been able to reduce our call charges. I would definitely recommend you speak to any one of the fantastic team they have; I’m sure you’ll be surprised at the savings you will make.
We worked with Phil to provide new telecoms solutions at two of our large secondary schools within the Trust. Following an initial audit and subsequent procurement exercise, we managed to not only get better and more effective systems but managed to slash our yearly costs by more than 50%. Throughout the process Phil’s expert knowledge of the telecoms industry has been truly remarkable and was absolutely key in finding the right solution for our academies. I look forward to working with TGE Solutions again in the future.
Having previously spent ages undertaking a review of our phone costs and saving a considerable amount of money, I was amazed when following the telecoms audit Phil secured even further savings! The whole audit process was overseen by Phil with little input from myself……I can’t rate TGE Solutions highly enough. Thank you.
TGE Solutions came to our school to look at our current provisions and how they could help us. At the forefront of the entire process was the school’s needs. In the days of ever-decreasing budgets, this service has identified savings which could then be invested into teaching and learning subsequently improving the life chances of our children.
TGE offers a fast, friendly and thoughtful process. Various options are considered and explained, allowing schools to make an informed decision on which money-saving option to proceed with. I would highly recommend TGE for an efficient and thorough service. Many Thanks!
TGE Solutions carried out a telecoms audit earlier this year. As a result of this we are now looking at savings in the future of approx. 35%, a pleasing result when budgets are already stretched to breaking point.
Definitely recommend all schools to use TGE. They undertake the work for you taking the pain away with the end result of acquiring a quality provider with little fuss and excellent savings, which can then be put towards the school’s wish list.
TGE Solutions assisted us with sourcing a new telephone call and line rental provider and managed the transition between the old and new suppliers ensuring the process was seamless and painless.
TGE Solutions are always very friendly and professional; all the way through the process of writing a detailed tender on our behalf, to overseeing the installation of a full and modern new phone system. We are really glad we decided to work with Phil and the team, we never had any problems at all and everything was explained and documented clearly. We used to get frustrated with our old phones and phone lines but now everything has been upgraded, updated and our costs have been reduced. Thanks TGE Solutions!
The initial tender process with TGE solutions was informative and simple to follow. The telephone installation went without a hitch. Overall we received an excellent service from start to finish.
It is my pleasure to recommend the services of TGE Solutions who we used for a telecoms audit exercise in March 2017 to ascertain what cost savings we could make on our annual telecoms expenditure. The audit came back very quickly and showed we could make substantial annual savings. They offered us extensive guidance on switching both our line rentals and calls to another provider and assured us at every stage of the procedure. During the process of moving providers, Phillip Allum and his team were excellent and our school was not disrupted in any way with the change of telecoms provider. I have no hesitation in recommending them and can also say Phillip is very passionate about saving schools money and appreciates the pressures we are all up against with our budgets
Phil and TGE Solutions were recommended to us from a fellow SBM in a neighbouring authority where he had managed to procure a new phone system resulting in significant savings for the school. We then went through the same process and saved significantly on what we had been quoted from our existing provider. Phil and the team at TGE were knowledgeable, responsive to our needs and sourced reputable suppliers at competitive prices. I would not hesitate to recommend TGE to other schools in the future.
TGE Solutions initially reviewed our phone costs a year or so ago after I met them at a School Business Managers Conference . They did a great job resulting in large savings and subsequent issues that we had with the previous provider were sorted out smoothly and efficiently. The after care has been excellent. TGE really came to my rescue this year when our complete phone system stopped working in the lead up to the COVID lockdown. I rang Phil and he came to see me at very short notice to discuss our needs and to procure a new phone system as a matter of urgency. Tenders were written the same day and quotes returned a couple of days later, enabling us to make our decision. The phone system was installed a week later. Phil and Daria are very professional and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble for them and the service they provided was excellent. I can’t thank TGE enough for all their help and support at what was a very difficult time.
Over the years we have engaged the services of TGE Solutions to look at cost savings and help us procure mobile contracts and most recently our new phone system. We have been delighted with all the projects they have assisted us with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend TGE to any other schools.
With our broadband contract coming up for renewal, we approached TGE Solutions following a presentation at a local School Business Managers conference. Reliance on internet connectivity had significantly increased over the course of our existing contract and so we wanted to ensure this vital service was future-proofed to meet the growing needs of the school. We knew from our initial meeting that a partnership with Phil and Daria would be extremely beneficial to our school, tapping into their years of experience and knowledge of the industry has helped us make significant improvements and savings on one of our most crucial contracts. We can't thank Phil and Daria enough for their work and we look forward to working with them both again.
We met Phil at a CASBAM (Cumbria Association of School Business and Administration Managers) conference and engaged TGE Solutions to help us procure a new telephone system. Phil met with us at school and listened carefully to our needs. We felt confident in his specialist knowledge from the beginning of the process. We were working on a very tight deadline for this project and put TGE under pressure to respond quickly. They did this calmly and did all the hard work for us. We were given quotes to consider, all from reputable suppliers that TGE has worked with for many years. We have recently had our new system installed and it matches our needs perfectly. I am satisfied that we have got a robust system that will suit our needs for years to come. I wouldn't have known where to start with this process, having limited IT knowledge, and I'm very grateful to TGE for their professional and honest service. Thank you
TGE Solutions helped us purchase a new telephone system. They dealt with the system design and tendering process along with reviewing the proposals to help us select the correct product and supplier. They have been a great help throughout the entire process, I would highly recommend their services to other schools.
TGE Solutions assisted us with the procurement of our new telephone system. Their knowledge of the market saved us a lot of time and money and helped us to get the best system for how our school operates. This has given us the reassurance that we have a system which will accommodate our needs and with a supplier that was local and a perfect match for our school. Everyone at TGE has been a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process and I would highly recommend them.
TGE Solutions helped us purchase our new telephone system. We are really happy with the ease of the whole process, not having to secure 3 tenders saved valuable time. The installation went really smoothly and we are very pleased with our new phone system. I would highly recommend TGE to other schools.
TGE Solutions carried out a Telecom Audit for my school and this resulted in a substantial saving on our telephone. The whole procedure was easy and painless and I would definitely recommend them.
As our Telephone System had reached end of life, we employed the services of TGE Solutions to help us purchase a new one. They gave jargon free advice on different technologies, recommended companies to invite to quote and they even wrote the tender. A valuable service from start to finish.
Following on from a presentation at our local SBM conference, Phil from TGE came out to our school and we undertook a cost saving audit. They looked at our system and how we could save on calls. TGE arranged the tenders and advised on which would be best for our school. The company chosen installed the system very efficiently and we are already seeing massive savings on our previous BT bills. TGE were very helpful and professional in their approach. Thank you for the calm process.
Phil from TGE Solutions supported the school with both the telephone procurement service and the cost saving audit and all I can say is wow! Phil is very knowledgeable and was a fantastic partner in supporting the needs of the school. He provided a hassle free thorough service. He was always at the end of the telephone to help and is efficient, reliable and extremely friendly. We were delighted with the service we received and would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone. Through Phil’s work we have already seen some huge cost savings.
TGE carried out a friendly, professional telecom audit on our school and were able to reduce our costs significantly. Their service was extremely thorough and pain free. We now have a fantastic new telephone system and our call costs have reduced by £1000 per year. We would encourage any school to use TGE to discover the potential savings to be made.
As a school trying to save money on utilities, we sought the help of TGE Solutions to help reduce our monthly bills. They explored various different tariffs and explained in simple terms what our best options were. We are now saving money and the service we received was worth every penny.
TGE solutions have made the process of transferring telephone suppliers very straightforward and they did all the work for us to find the provider who could offer us the best deal whilst saving us money. I would encourage other schools to look into the service they provide.
We are a small infant school and so any savings that we can make are so important. TGE Solutions looked at what we had and what we needed with regards to our telecoms and managed to save us a total of £1,879 per year, which is a saving of 87%!! The service we received from start to finish was fantastic and the after care is also wonderful. A special thanks to Phil for his patience and help throughout the process.
We joined a group procurement deal with a number of other schools in our area through TGE and have been delighted with the results. It was so easy to do and we were guaranteed to save money, as well as help other schools in our area do the same, so it was a win-win for everyone.
We have used TGE Solutions to help us procure our new phone system and have had a very successful upgrade of our whole telecommunication system. The procurement process was easy to follow and Phil and team were available throughout the whole process. Thank you to Phil and Daria for providing such an efficient service, great value for money. We will recommend TGE services at every opportunity
We first worked with TGE Solutions and Phil when we wanted to change our telecom provider, a thorough telecoms audit was conducted which resulted in a new provider being identified and substantial savings on call charges being made. Phil and his team handled the transition between the providers with no disruption to school. We have just recently worked with Phil and his team again to procure a new telephone system, Phil took the time to really understand what school needed from the new system, before running the tendering process and providing us with a clear and concise report on the outcomes and with suggestions on the best way to proceed. The company’s expertise meant we were saved the time of having to meet with several sales representatives and then interpret and compare what we had been told about each system. TGE Solutions remained in contact during the installation of the phone system and have helped us work out a few initial teething problems. I would not hesitate to recommend them to other schools.
I first met Phil at a LASBM (Lancashire Association of School Business Managers) Conference, he told me how his company could help me save money on our current phone system and get the right technology for the future. Phil and Daria have guided me through the process of changing our phone system and have been extremely helpful. Thank you.
The market of telecoms is a vast and complex market, which I tried to familiarise myself with before commissioning TGE to oversee the process. This took all of the worries out of the process as I felt I was out of my depth with the varying and sometimes misguided information I had received from Telecoms Companies. TGE removed the complexity of delving into a changing Telecoms market by ensuring that the schools needs were met and filtering out companies trying to oversell products that were not suitable for schools use.
Phil is very knowledgeable and it's good to have his insight in terms of who has a good reputation etc (they can all do the sales talk, which makes it hard when you don't know the companies offering their services). It was also good to have his input re what equipment is likely to stay in the market for future proofing our system.
The procurement of the telephone system by TGE Solutions was clear and straight forward. Their expertise in this field was second to none and we felt very comfortable following their advice. They listened to our needs at the beginning of the project and guided us through the process with ease. We are very happy with our new provider.
We used TGE to help us with our broadband procurement. The groundwork that Daria and Phil did to identify the providers helped us identify the right mix of services and costs to make a really informed choice which, on reflection, has saved the school money and appears to have partnered us with a very good provider. The process was so beneficial to our decision-making and helped us justify our preferences to our governors with useful evidence.
Excellent service, prompt, reliable and informative. Useful advice given and new system sorted within a couple of weeks, something I just didn't have the time or expertise to do myself. Would highly recommend!
From start to finish Phil and Daria have been a pleasure to deal with. A new phone system has been on my to-do list for a couple of years, TGE took all the time consuming aspects of the project away and gave me complete confidence I was making a great choice.
TGE Solutions were extremely helpful and clear in guiding us through the terminology and quotes to help us decide on the best option to take when purchasing a new telephone system.
I have used the services of TGE Solutions three times in recent years, most recently to procure a new whole school telephone system. I would not hesitate in recommending their services to other schools, their expertise and knowledge is invaluable, and saved us a lot of time and money.
Phil and the team were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the telephone system procurement process.
We would highly recommend TGE Solutions for Telecom audit and procurement. Phil is an expert in his field offering a professional, honest and friendly service. The audit and procurement service and advice were invaluable in securing the correct products and services for our school at a competitive price.
TGE solutions carried out an audit of our telephone line and call costs recently. The whole process was so easy and problem free from start to finish. We were delighted that they managed to save us a significant amount of money, at a time when it is most needed!
TGE Solutions just took the stress of the tendering process out of our hands. Documentation and communication was clear and concise and made the whole process much easier and smoother than trying to do it ourselves without TGE’s specialist knowledge in the phone system market.
TGE previously provided a reliable procurement service which made our group of schools substantial savings over the life of a new telephone system installation. Due to the BT Switch Off looming it was an easy decision to appoint TGE to walk us through the technical and practical side of what we needed to achieve for our schools in the new digital world of telephones. Their expertise made a world of difference during the transition with the team being not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient, making them the perfect fit for our schools to work with. Moreover, their commitment to our school's successes goes beyond just fixing problems - they actively seek out ways to improve how we can make systems work better for us. In short, we are truly grateful for their outstanding service and cannot recommend them highly enough,
We have worked with TGE Solutions twice and been entirely satisfied with their work. They are easy to reach, provide excellent advice and guidance and their post service follow up and support has been very much appreciated.
TGE Solutions have always been outstanding! They are so helpful, supportive & knowledgeable - and are always there at the end of the phone to deal with all your questions and concerns. Phil & Daria definitely treat you like family.
TGE Solutions have been excellent in working with The Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust to help procure a new Broadband & Telephony package for our Schools. Phil and his team worked incredibly hard in the initial audit stage to ensure we had a thorough understanding of our estate, before discussing our procurement options with regards to the named services. We are still in contact with Phil, as his aftercare is impeccable, and we would not hesitate using TGE solutions for any future requirements.
Professional team who listen to the customer’s needs and provide all the tools necessary to make changing contract a smooth process. Thank you for a smooth transition
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