The Schools Procurement Unit

Contents

• Procurement – Context of forming the SPU– Objectives– A First Class Procurement Resource– www.procurement.ie

• Energy Contracts– Why engage with centralised energy contracts– How to get involved

Context for Forming SPU

• Address procurement deficits in the

schools system

• Lack of expertise/ supports/ trust

• Local contracts v. central contracts

• The need to get it right for all

Objectives

• Provide procurement advice to schools• Ensure that government policies, practices

and processes are adhered to in schools• Ensure the acceptance & improvement of

procurement practices in schools • Support the centralisation & aggregation

of procurement for all schools under its remit

A First Class Procurement Resource

• The SPU will provide a comprehensive service available to every school relating to all aspects of procurement.

• Access to staff who are experienced in public sector procurement & are professionally qualified.

A First Class Procurement Resource

• Delivering accurate, up-to-date advice, support & guidance to the full satisfaction of all its client base.

• Identify potential opportunities for savings and delivering value for money (VFM) to schools.

A First Class Procurement Resource

• Identify & implement procurement initiatives designed to provide schools with choices for resource management.

• Free up time for education professionals to focus on their main objectives of teaching, learning & realising their full potential.

A First Class Procurement Resource

• Ensure schools remain compliant with all current rules & regulations relating to public sector procurement.

• Advise schools on the benefits of using central government contracts, collaborative procurement, sustainability, whilst providing/ sourcing specialist advice when the need arises.

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Centralised Energy Contracts for Schools

• Why get involved?

• How to get involved?

Why get involved?

• Electricity is one of the most significant spend items in a schools non-pay budget.

• Estimated savings of 20-30% in the first year and 5% in the second year.

How can schools get involved?

• Procurement – OGP lead– Schools currently in a contract with an electricity

supplier, should continue to fulfil the terms of that contract.

• Management lead – Energy Efficient Plan with clear targets set out?

• Operational – Staff and students alike, Energy in Education Resource pack, www.energyineducation.ie

To Conclude

School sector can benefit by: • ↓ spend, ↑ efficiency of energy used • OGP centralised contracts • Leadership from trustees, boards of

management & principals • Staff & students taking ownership of data• Energy Efficiency - the greater the

commitment the greater the savings

ContactsSchools ProcurementUnit

procurementsupport@jmb.ie(01) 203 4899

Ronan FarrellManager

ronanfarrell@jmb.ie086 027 7982

Fiona CoyProcurement Officer

fionacoy@jmb.ie086 183 0827

Matthew Ladrigan Procurement Officer

matthewladrigan@jmb.ie086 183 2028

Áine MannionClerical Officer

ainemannion@jmb.ie(01) 203 5899