1. The Schools Procurement Unit

2. Contents Procurement – Context of forming the SPU – Objectives – A First Class Procurement Resource – www.procurement.ie www.procurement.ie Energy Contracts – Why engage with centralised energy contracts – How to get involved

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. www.procurement.ie

16. Centralised Energy Contracts for Schools Why get involved? How to get involved?

17. 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.

18. 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 www.energyineducation.ie

19. 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

20. Contacts Schools Procurement Unit procurementsupport@jmb.ie (01) 203 4899 Ronan Farrell Manager ronanfarrell@jmb.ie 086 027 7982 Fiona Coy Procurement Officer fionacoy@jmb.ie 086 183 0827 Matthew Ladrigan Procurement Officer matthewladrigan@jmb.ie 086 183 2028 Áine Mannion Clerical Officer ainemannion@jmb.ie (01) 203 5899