Procurement is different to buying.  Buying is done on a day-to-day basis as required, often from a contract put in place following a procurement process. Procurement is a strategic process that follows a clear pattern starting with identifying a need, right through to reviewing the delivery of the contract and learning any lessons for future procurements.

Where we need to acquire goods, services or works that cannot be provided in-house, we procure those from external providers, which may be a local commercial supplier, a contractor, third sector supplier or another public sector body. The core team assists academies with procurement as required and, where appropriate, to ensure value for money. In some circumstances, the central team will procure  on behalf of the whole Trust.

Wessex MAT Procurement - Catering Services

Following a thorough tendering exercise in collaboration with the Department of Education, Local Food Links have been awarded our catering contract and will be providing school meals across our First, Primary and Middle Schools from September 2024.  

We very much look forward to working with them to ensure the continuation of high-quality nutritious food for all our students.

Wessex MAT Procurement – Cleaning Services

Following a thorough tendering exercise in collaboration with the Department of Education, Churchills Contract Services have been awarded our cleaning contract and will be providing their service to four of our schools from October 2024. We very much look forward to working with them.