Minerva Procurement

Getting procurement timing right can make the difference between a smooth, well-managed project and one that becomes rushed, stressful and difficult to deliver. Join us to pick up practical tips on planning your next procurement project. Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/62500…

A question we hear all the time — where do you actually go for reliable procurement guidance? Other than Minerva that is! Lorraine shares how to spot genuine procurement experts & why relying on those with only partial experience can lead you off track. youtu.be/LIsWw4-jPXw

Getting procurement timing right can make the difference between a smooth, well-managed project and one that becomes rushed, stressful and difficult to deliver. Join us to pick up practical tips on planning your next procurement project. Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/62500…

A golden oldie that’s still as relevant as ever — Lorraine breaks down why understanding who has ownership of the budget and responsibility for equipment repairs could mean money ending up in the pockets of the catering contractor that belongs to you. youtu.be/RUm77HE5j8k

Learning in Harmony Trust approached us to support their Planned and Preventative Maintenance tender — a complex project spanning 14 schools, with more set to join, and a mix of older and newer buildings across multiple locations. minervapcs.com/success-story-…

Join us Wednesday at 12:30pm to understand the key steps, responsibilities and timelines that sit between contract award and go-live, so you can start your new contract confidently and keep control of outcomes from day one. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/71345…

When schools tender outsourced services such as catering, cleaning, or IT support, there are usually several familiar issues to manage. One area there tends to be more confusion about is pensions. Find out how to avoid the pitfalls in our new short blog! minervapcs.com/lgps-in-school…

Join us on 25th March at 12:30pm to understand the key steps, responsibilities and timelines that sit between contract award and go-live, so you can start your new contract confidently and keep control of outcomes from day one. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/71345…

You may have noticed that Minerva holds ISO:9001 accreditation, but you might reasonably wonder what that actually means in practice when working with our team. minervapcs.com/iso9001-what-i…

Frameworks are an excellent tool to have in your procurement locker but what are the things you should be looking out for when choosing which one to use? If you’ve ever felt unsure about procurement frameworks, you’re not alone — this video is for you. youtu.be/vnbnl3TvFTA

Ginevra will cover: - TUPE and the basics - LGPS - The School's pension obligations - The big issues - What's the problem? - The Contractor's position - Options for the School and Contractor Don't worry if you can’t make the live session – register to get a recording.

We have the most fantastic webinar happening tomorrow (Wednesday 25th February) at 12:30 on Staff Pensions (LGPS). We will have expert advice from Ginevra Gatrell from gunnercooke llp covering the key issues Don't miss it! tinyurl.com/mp96p7w

If you’ve found yourself wondering whether your upcoming tender needs to comply with the Procurement Act 2023, you’re certainly not alone. We have a blog that looks at this question, with the newly minted 1 January 2026 thresholds in mind: minervapcs.com/does-my-tender…

This week, we have a Throwback Tuesday MT2 for you. Lorraine covers just how important it is to know the financial status of your key suppliers, what can happen if you don't and why you should be regularly reviewing their accounts! youtu.be/gnCoBsNg_VA

“Minerva were extremely helpful and supportive, guiding us through the tender process for our catering contract. Always quick to respond to our questions and professional. Would certainly use again.” Curious how we did it? Read the success story here: minervapcs.com/success-story-…

Have you ever stopped to think about how closely your tender documents reflect the process you plan to follow? We are back with another MT2 video, focusing on something that sits central to every successful procurement: doing what you say you are going to youtu.be/zcr_N8NMvqc

This week we have a guest blog from Lee Herridge, Director of Professional Development and Sector Development at the ISBL which looks at the practical steps you can take to move your career forward: minervapcs.com/guest-blog-isb…

Lorraine’s new blog post is out! She covers common procurement challenges, why they arise, and how to avoid them. If you're more of an auditory learner, we have a webinar on the topic, which is linked in the blog post. Read it here: minervapcs.com/challenges-to-…

Did you know that the revised thresholds for the Procurement Act 2023 came into force on 1st January 2026? You can find out more on our website here: minervapcs.com/new-procuremen…

Practical Procurement Webinar: Challenges to a Procurement Process and How to Avoid Them Lorraine will highlight the most common challenges faced in education settings and will offer practical tips to avoid them! 📅 19 November 🕰️ 12:30pm Register here: tinyurl.com/38fc7c4b