News
20 Mar 2014
Central Purchasing Bodies (CPBs’) really should not lock your school into new 4 year energy framework agreements WITHOUT consulting with the relevant Head or School Business Manager first AND give them plenty of notice to make an informed decision. Energy for most Secondary schools / Academies is the highest spend behind wages and should demand the procurement respect it deserves. Requiring up to 12 months’ notice to opt out of a contract is unacceptable. As a procurement standard this is what you should expect to receive from a CPB:
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