Purchasing for Education
Helping schools deliver a better experience for students
Without compromising quality, savings will be found to invest elsewhere.
Consolidating only where it makes sense – and brings multiple benefits.
Standing up to the challenge of shrinking budgets
Independent schools and groups are constantly trying to deliver more with less. With Lynx
supporting your purchasing, staff will have more time to invest in providing quality education –
and more money to do it with.
Professional purchasing based on best practices
Our approach is to balance quality with value alongside your group or your school’s individual needs. Every site is different so a bespoke approach is where we start – before looking for co-ordination and consolidation that might offer more value and effective cost management. For groups, we can give you visibility on costs group wide for better management and buying strategies.
Expertise and suppliers in all categories
Many of the trusted suppliers in our large network have years of education experience and with
their knowledge and our expertise, we can help staff in all departments buy better: from
operation managers and chefs, to housekeeping and estate managers. Our purchasing
categories include food and beverage, cleaning and disposables, stationery, waste
management, utilities, furnishings, lighting and textiles.
What our customers say
Maureen Sim - Operations Director, Pilgrims' Friend Society
"After 12 years of working together, Lynx Purchasing really are a part of PFS team. They go to great lengths to help us deliver the very best food we can to our residents, and we have total trust in them."
Tracey Chaplin - Procurement Officer, Holmes Care Group
“With 22 Care Homes across our business, both costs and efficient supply chains are of paramount importance. Lynx Purchasing has negotiated our main food supply agreements for over 10 years and now manage our waste, stationery, and kitchen appliance contracts too. They provide great support across all areas and are an extension of our business, as they know our supply needs inside out. “They have always remained authentic, and continue to provide excellent support both centrally to our Head Office and directly to our individual homes. Additionally, Lynx is extremely accommodating to any request and will try their utmost to assist with queries or resolving a problem, often taking on additional analysis to ensure we are working towards our set business targets. In short, we would have no hesitation in recommending Lynx Purchasing to any business. They are incredibly friendly and always go above and beyond.”
Elaine Brewin - Purchasing Manager, B&M Care Homes
"The great thing about Lynx Purchasing is their knowledge and understanding of the Care Home sector. Using Lynx’s purchasing power has resulted in tangible benefits to our business."