Commissioning Framework for Schools (Procurement)
A brief guide for schools on commissioning goods and services.
commissioning_framework_for_schools_procurementjune2011.doc59 KB
Procurement Guide for Schools (Issue1 September 2010)
Best practice procurement guidance for schools
procurement_guide_for_schools_010910.pdf348.35 KB
Walsall Council Contract Rules 2010
Contract Rules including guidance and financial thresholds relating to the procurement of goods, services and works
Contract Rules
European Union (EU) Purchasing Rules
Brief overview of EU Rules
european_union_eu_purchasing_rules_updated_jan_2012.pdf31.62 KB
Guide to Purchasing Photocopiers
Guidance on purchasing photocopiers
guide_to_photocopier_contracts.pdf269.98 KB
Leasing – General Guidance
Leasing – guidance for schools
leasing_arrangements.pdf65.8 KB
Leasing – Top Tips
NASBM and DfE Leasing Tips for Schools
schoolsleasingtips1.pdf2.48 MB
How Do I Use a Framework Agreement?
Guidance on how to use a framework agreement
how_to_use_a_framework_agreement.pdf71.66 KB
Steps to Take When Seeking an Alternative Provider
Best practise guidance on seeking alternative providers
what_should_i_do_when_seeking_an_alternative_provider.pdf32.84 KB
TUPE and Schools
An overview of TUPE and how it affects schools
tupe_and_schools.pdf 32 KB
Quotation Process: What Records do I Need to Keep?
Guidance on records to be kept when undertaking a quotation process
keeping_formal_records_-_quotes.pdf 102.7 KB
Contact with Suppliers During a Quotation Process
Guidance on dealing with suppliers during a quotation process
contact_with_suppliers_quotation_process.pdfv 23.05 KB
Evaluating quotes
Guidance on evaluating quotes
evaluating_quotes.pdf 98.92 KB
Proceeding with a Purchase After Awarding a Contract
Best practice guidance for proceeding with a purchase
proceeding_with_a_purchase.pdf 31.89 KB
Contract Management
General guidance on managing a contract let by the school
contract_management.pdf 79.05 KB
How to Get Value for Money From Your Cleaning Contract
Best practise guidance on gaining value for money from your cleaning contract
how_to_get_value_for_money_from_your_cleaning_contract.pdf 55.75 KB
Getting value for money from supply teacher insurance
Best practise guidance on how to get value for money from supply teacher insurance
how_to_get_value_for_money_from_supply_teacher_insurance.pdf 38.31 KB
Save money on reprographics
Guide to saving money on reprographics.
save_money_on_reprographics.pdf 52.16 KB
Save money on energy costs
Guide to saving money on energy costs
save_money_on_energy_costs.pdf 37.15 KB