Barker is one of the country’s leading education property consultants.
We assist school trusts to deliver the best education outcomes through the four areas of effective estate management:
We understand that effective curriculum delivery requires high quality learning environments, and an efficient estate frees up finances that can be deployed to front line services.
With our extensive education experience, and accreditations from RIBA and RICS, Barker can offer you the full breadth of property consultancy that aligns to your vision and strategy.
To find out more visit barker-associates.co.uk or call 01279 647111
CJK specialises in providing bespoke consultancy services to multi-academy trusts and school groups. We use benchmarking data to underpin strategic decisions with real-world insights. Our mission in working with trusts and school groups is to help them on the next step of their development journey; always reflecting their individual culture and values. We have been working with trust leaders for over 8 years to shape and evolve our services which include: helping trusts to review, optimise and design their operating model, development of trust strategy, and support for trust growth and mergers.
Find out more: cjkassociates.co
Ginger Energy is a specialist consultancy with extensive knowledge in the utility industry. Our core client base operate in education, property management and governmental contracts. With increasing upward pressure on energy costs, never has it been more important for every available measure to be taken to ensure accuracy and value for money. Our procurement experts diligently navigate the complex utility market to ensure our client’s benefit from the best fit, best value contracts. We provide these services whilst supporting your business to comply with relevant industry and procurement regulations. As a team, we have a wealth of experience in the utilities sector and enjoy enabling cost savings and time efficiencies for the businesses with which we partner. Our focus has always been to place ourselves as a trusted utility outsource partner.
Find out more: gingerenergy.co.uk
ISBL is helping multi academy trusts achieve business, finance and operational excellence. We support education organisations, including multi academy trusts, through a range of strategic development tools including OpEx for Education, consultancy and support services, and our accredited Approved Partners. We are the UK’s professional body for all people working across school and academy business, finance and operations and have been established and supporting the sector since 1997.
Find out more: isbl.org.uk
MAC is a leading consultancy providing strategic estates management services and advice on all aspects of construction projects to schools and academies nationally.
With seven regional offices and multi-disciplinary expert teams, we support clients to manage their estate in line with the DfE’s ‘Good Estates Management’ principles. We believe that excellence within estates leads to excellent educational outcomes and our services include:
If you need further information or a free initial consultation, please get in touch!
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SAMpeople is the UK’s fastest-growing education HR system, designed by education HR specialists. Our HR, recruitment and payroll software and expert, hands-on HR advice help over 1,800 schools and trusts hire, manage and support their staff with clarity and confidence every day.
Find out more: sampeople.co.uk
School Business Services provides innovative, MAT-led software and expert consultancy to support Trusts with strategic planning and operational delivery. Our SBS Financial Planner and new SBS ICFP tool are designed with CFOs to meet the scale, complexity, and accountability demands of modern MATs. We also offer interim finance cover, internal scrutiny, finance support, and MIS & ICT services — all delivered by education specialists. With a people-first approach, we empower Trust leaders to make confident, data-driven decisions that improve outcomes, strengthen financial sustainability, and reduce pressure on central teams.
Find out more: schoolbusinessservices.co.uk
School Space helps schools become the beating heart of their communities - by unlocking their facilities for local sport, leisure, and community activities. Since 2011, we’ve helped over 200 schools, generating £20 million in lettings revenue and enabling 2.7 million annual community visits. Our expert sales team consistently deliver some of the highest utilisation rates in the sector, filling spaces with everything from grassroots football and dance classes to support groups and youth programmes. We bring buildings to life after hours, delivering social impact that schools, communities, and local economies all benefit from. Offering both Fully Managed Lettings and Consultancy, we’re proud to be known for our hands-on service, values-led approach, and sector-leading results.
Visit our website or contact us at info@school-space.org to discover the range of personalised support and solutions we offer.
SupplyBank is the go-to all-in-one staffing solution, trusted by Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) across the UK. We streamline recruitment by centralising bookings, optimising supply chains, and ensuring full compliance; all via a user-friendly platform.
Designed specifically for education, our service helps reduce administrative burden and lower costs while delivering data-driven insights to support smarter staffing decisions. At SupplyBank, we handle the complexities so schools can focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.
Find out more: supply-bank.com
Looking for reliable, proactive site staff? At TIB Services, we specialise in temporary and permanent recruitment of site managers and caretakers for schools, trusts, colleges, and more. Our nationwide network of 9,000+ candidates comes from the emergency services, military, engineering, and trades to provide you with dependable, community-focused site staff. Pre-vetted to KCSIE standards and fully trained in advance, they’re ready to make an immediate, positive impact. With supplier relationships spanning 2,500+ schools and trusts, we’re relied upon to deliver an exceptional service. In fact, 97% of our customers rate the candidate we place with them as ‘excellent’.
Find out more: tibservices.co.uk
Vivify Venues is on a mission to bring schools and communities together by unlocking the power of underused facilities. We partner with schools across the UK to open their halls, pitches, and classrooms outside of the school day, making them accessible for local clubs, groups, and activities. Our tailored approach helps schools generate vital income while providing communities with safe, affordable spaces to meet, learn, and thrive. By combining innovative booking technology with hands-on customer support, Vivify makes it simple for schools to manage lettings and for communities to find the perfect venue. Together, we’re creating vibrant community hubs.
Find out more: vivifyvenues.com
West Mercia Energy are a "DfE approved" energy framework provider, with over 30 years’ experience procuring energy and providing energy services across the across the public sector. We currently support over 2,500 education settings and in 2024 launched the UK's first decarbonisation framework, specifically for the education sector. Our market leading "managed service" ensures large multi-site energy contracts run smoothly, enabling your Trust to focus their attention elsewhere, in the knowledge your energy contract is in safe hands. Full details of our provision can be found here.
