review your existing contract and lease arrangements to make sure in line they’re with DfE policy and guidance. Multi-Functional Devices (MFDs) are a key area where there could be scope for a better deal. Evidence and case studies show that there are many inappropriate leases in schools costing significantly more than they need to Part 3: what do you do if things are not right in your school? What to do if your school have a procurement / purchasing protocol doesn’t Use the suggestions set out above to improve knowledge and understanding of what procurement is and how it can help the school to deliver its objectives and make best use of the available budget. Then develop and use a protocol ensuring effective procurement controls. What to do if your school is not complying with procurement regulations or the own established procedures school’s Make sure all staff involved in procurement, including those who approve any spending decisions, understand the legal consequences of noncompliance. You may need legal or local authority advice if your school has signed contracts, which you think may be vulnerable because proper procurement procedures were not followed, or if you’re in a costly on-going contract. ‘trapped’ Further information Maintained schools should contact their local authority for further information and support. provides information on local authority schemes for financing schools, which must – include a provision requiring schools to abide by the local rules for authority’s purchasing, tendering and contracting. includes a wealth of information including best practice procurement, training, and model templates and data protection guidance. The DfE and ESFA provide , tools, training and guidance to help schools improve their financial management and efficiency, including on the benefits of workforce planning.
review your existing contract and lease arrangements to make sure they’re in line with DfE policy and guidance. Multi-Functional Devices (MFDs) are a key area where there could be scope for a better deal. Evidence and case studies show that there are many inappropriate leases in schools costing significantly more than they need to Part 3: what do you do if things are not right in your school? What to do if your school doesn’t have a procurement / purchasing protocol Use the suggestions set out above to improve knowledge and understanding of what procurement is and how it can help the school to deliver its objectives and make best use of the available budget. Then develop and use a protocol ensuring effective procurement controls. What to do if your school is not complying with procurement regulations or the school’s own established procedures Make sure all staff involved in procurement, including those who approve any spending decisions, understand the legal consequences of noncompliance. You may need legal or local authority advice if your school has signed contracts, which you think may be vulnerable because proper procurement procedures were not followed, or if you’re ‘trapped’ in a costly on-going contract. Further information Maintained schools should contact their local authority for further information and support. – provides information on local authority schemes for financing schools, which must include a provision requiring schools to abide by the local authority’s rules for purchasing, tendering and contracting. includes a wealth of information including best practice procurement, training, and model templates and data protection guidance. The DfE and ESFA provide , tools, training and guidance to help schools improve their financial management and efficiency, including on the benefits of workforce planning.
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