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Tender Management
Managing multiple supplier contracts at scale: how one Multi-Academy Trust cut complexity and saved £700,000
April 22, 2026
As Multi-Academy Trusts continue to grow, so too does the complexity of managing contracts across multiple regions, sites and stakeholders.…
Smart Spend series: How one secondary school saves around £7k a year thanks to ongoing monitoring and annual reviews of its catering
April 21, 2026
Here is the fourth (and final) instalment in our Smart Spend series - sharing real stories of how our consultants…
Smart Spend series: How a strategic catering tender helped one MAT save £700k in five years
April 20, 2026
Here is the third instalment in our Smart Spend series - sharing real stories of how our consultants have helped…
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…
Streamlining catering for SHINE Academies
March 25, 2026
With decades of experience supporting schools and Multi Academy Trusts, education is the sector Litmus started in - and it…
Why schools and trusts choose to tender with Litmus
March 18, 2026
In today’s education landscape, schools and Multi-Academy Trusts are operating under increasing financial scrutiny, tighter procurement regulations and greater accountability…
If you’re planning a new contract to start this September, March is your cut-off point
March 16, 2026
For schools and Multi Academy Trusts, March is the deadline month for going out to market to get a new…
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.…
Going to tender for your school or Trust’s catering or cleaning soon? Here are five things you should know
February 2, 2026
Running a catering or cleaning tender is a major moment for any school or Multi-Academy Trust. These contracts have a…
Tendering and contract performance management: why now is the critical moment for Multi-Academy Trusts
January 19, 2026
For Multi-Academy Trust CFOs and COOs, few responsibilities carry as much financial risk - or opportunity - as the management…