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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.
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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.
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