The UK government’s new Procurement Act is set to enhance how public sector contracts are awarded, with a strong focus on value for money, fair competition, and social impact. At Schools Broadband, we’re pleased to see these changes as they reinforce principles we’ve championed for years.

Value for Money – More Than Just Cost

For us, value for money isn’t about being the cheapest; it’s about balancing need, solution, service, and price. Our secure, filtered, and monitored broadband solutions ensure schools fully protect their students online, meet safeguarding requirements while delivering excellent access to online resources.

Supporting SMEs

As an SME ourselves, we welcome the Act’s commitment to fairer opportunities for smaller providers. Schools Broadband has long been a trusted partner for schools and Multi Academy Trusts, offering tailored solutions with personalised support.

Delivering Social and Economic Value

Many education procurement frameworks already require suppliers to demonstrate social and economic contributions. Our solutions not only enhance online safety in schools but also support digital inclusion and educational outcomes, aligning with the evolving standards.

Clear KPIs for Greater Accountability

The Act introduces stricter KPI requirements for large contracts, something we already have in place. Our Service Level Agreements (SLAs) include robust tracking of security, filtering, and connectivity uptime, with enhanced reporting via dashboards to ensure transparency and performance monitoring.

Overall, these changes represent a positive step forward for schools and Trusts, providing greater clarity and confidence in procurement decisions. Schools Broadband is already well ahead of the curve, ensuring compliance with these new standards while continuing to deliver exceptional service to education providers.

Contact us to future-proof your school’s connectivity.  For further guidance on choosing the right provider please visit our Buyers Guide, Useful Questions to Ask Your Provider and Approved Frameworks.

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