Skip to main content
Skip to footer
Book a Consultation
Search
Search
×
MENU
Home
Our Services
Services Overview
Benchmarking, Reviews & Audits
Benchmarking, Reviews & Audits Overview
Best Value Strategic Reviews
Financial Benchmarking & Market Appraisals
In-House vs Outsourced School Catering
Statutory & Best Practice Compliance
Operational Strategy & Services
Operational Strategy & Services Overview
Consumer Insight
Kitchen & Servery Design
Training And Knowledge Sharing
Tender Management
Litmus Tender Management Portal (LTMS)
Catering Software – Litmus Edge
Litmus Edge Overview
Catering Management Solutions
Managing Food Allergens
School Food Standards
Solutions Implementation
Purchasing Solutions
Purchasing Solutions Overview
Client Agent
Consolidated Billing
Market Research
Pricing & Competitor Benchmarking
Procurement Insight & Strategy Reviews – Litmus Optimise
Procurement Strategy Implementation
Switch & Save – Litmus Inside Track
Contract Performance Management
Contract Performance Management Overview
Budget Negotiations
Contract Extension Review
Benchmarking – Litmus Verify
Sector Specialisms
Sector Specialisms Overview
State Schools
Multi Academy Trusts
Independent Schools & Groups
Universities & Colleges
Healthcare
Business & Industry
Leisure, Attractions & Venues
Public Sector
Local Authorities
Operational Expertise
Insights and News
Case Studies
About Us
About the Litmus Partnership
Meet the Team
Environmental, Social & Governance
Our Fees
Careers
Contact Us
Litmus Portals
LTMS Login
The HUB
Category:
Benchmarking
Smart Spend series: Why one growing Multi-Academy Trust centralised their catering – and saved £200k
April 13, 2026
Welcome to the first in our Smart Spend series - real stories sharing how our consultants have helped schools and…
How well are your services really performing? Why benchmarking is the missing piece in school and Trust financial strategy
March 11, 2026
For schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, financial scrutiny has never been higher. Leaders are expected to demonstrate value, control costs, and…
How to find cost-savings in your cleaning spend
March 2, 2026
For most Trusts, cleaning represents one of the largest controllable operational costs across the estate. Yet it is often one…
In-house or outsourced: choosing the right catering model for your school
February 18, 2026
School catering represents a major area of spend, so getting the approach right really matters. But there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.…
5 facts to round off your week: Education catering and support services trends
February 5, 2026
As the week draws to a close, we’re pausing to take stock of what’s shaping the education catering and support…
The hidden risks of skipping benchmarking
January 19, 2026
In many organisations, support services - from catering to other soft-FM functions like cleaning - can easily slip into a…