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Flexible Procurement Support

Public sector procurement consultancy and managed frameworks, powered by Place Group.

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Energy and Carbon Reduction

Estate-wide green energy solutions and
change programmes for the public sector.

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Delivering Reform and Efficiency

Consulted communities, smarter estates, stronger
procurement, and sustainable outcomes.

Welcome to Place Group

Delivering smarter estates, stronger procurement, and sustainable outcomes across the public sector

We support schools, trusts, local authorities, the NHS, the Police and Fire and Rescue to operate more efficiently, invest more effectively, and plan with confidence — through integrated procurement frameworks, estates solutions, and strategic consulting.

 

What We Do

Everything Estates Frameworks

Full-service public sector procurement frameworks for estates, facilities management, renewables and construction.

Procurement and Commercial Consulting

Strategic and operational support to help public sector organisations plan, deliver and optimise their procurement solutions.

Consulting Services

Research, consultation, communications and project/programme management to deliver change across the public sector; from education policy reform implementation to estate decarbonisation and energy efficiency.

Why Us?

  • Nearly 25 years of understanding education and public sector environments
  • Proven delivery across national programmes and local transformation
  • Trusted by schools, trusts, local authorities and government departments
  • Focused on outcomes, not just process
  • We work alongside you to deliver practical, measurable improvements

Place Group by numbers:

Multi-Academy Trust efficiency and growth projects:
200+
Local Authority strategies to raise educational standards:
40+
New and converted school business cases realised:
200+
Free schools successfully opened, creating 50,000 new places:
60+
Millions saved through procurement efficiency programmes:
£100+
Schools delivering exceptional education through our own Trust:
12

Why use Place Group?

Specialist Consultants and Researchers

Our team has expertise in the field of education and the establishment of new schools.

Committed to Building Relationships

We are committed to quality, service and value, ensuring our clients achieve their visions for their communities.

Qualifications and Accreditations

We are ISO9001 and ISO27001 certified for quality management and information security management. We are also Cyber Essentials accredited.

Bellevue Place Education Trust

Our own Trust has successfully opened seven new primary schools to support communities with excellent education across the London area.

Commissioning Place Group

Place Group is happy to provide costed proposals to a brief and respond to formal tenders, as well as discuss your requirements and provide our recommendations with no obligation.

We can also be contracted through:
Kent County Council’s Education Services Framework here
Waltham Forest dynamic purchasing system for specialist professional services here
NEPRO professional services framework here.

Place Group by its clients:

“Place Group provide a procurement resource hub to support critical contracts for Midland Metro; high quality and committed consultants that have quickly become part of our in-house team. Place Group provides efficient and knowledgeable resources, always delivering excellent results. I’d have no hesitation in recommending them.”
Wajid Hussain, Finance Manager
Midland Metro

Place Group by its clients:

“On behalf of the Trust, I’d like to say a big thank you to Place Group for providing us with a first-class project management service. The pre-opening phase is very challenging, but your input made all the difference. We appreciated your flexibility and willingness to support us whenever required.”
Dr. Cheron Byfield BA. MSc. MBA. DPhil.
Trust Member Executive Board and Governor

Place Group by its clients:

“Place Group were very good at building and maintaining a relationship with the DfE which was crucial to the success of the project. We would definitely use Place Group again.”
Paul Rickeard, Diocesan Director of Education
Durham and Newcastle

Place Group by its clients:

“Place Group kept us up to date all the time and continually held DfE to account for key milestones. The Project Manager ensured we complied with all requirements and also ensured we were always kept up to date with progress. The Place Group team always seem to come up with someone who could help with a specific issue. As well as the expertise, it was about resource, ensuring timetables were kept to, deadlines met. This was key in bringing everything together.”
Simon Eakins, Finance Director
Merchants’ Academy Trust

Place Group by its clients:

“The team were very good and provided some excellent input. Place Group developed an excellent relationship with the DfE which helped a great deal. The Project Manager was clearly an integral part of the Seva team and we worked well together. He brought in the right people at the right times. Place provided a good quality service – it did not feel that Place Group were working with other schools – it felt like a personalised service.”
Tarsem Singh,
Sevak Education Trust

Place Group by its clients:

“The Project Manager guided the project with skill and determination. The approach was highly professional with a human face, this was much appreciated. The Project Manager was an excellent lead, he created trusted relationships with The DfE and EFA which was invaluable.”
Jo Appleyard, Executive Principal
The Dunham Trust

Place Group by its clients:

“Place Group has challenged and supported us, ignited new ideas, driven strategy across the city whilst having an incredible energy and passion for our schools and young people.”
Sir Howard Bernstein, Chief Executive
Manchester City Council

Place Group by its clients:

“Place Group supported us through our deliberations – providing invaluable, up-to-the minute insights from their support to other converter schools and academies…we were delighted to appoint Place Group as our advisers, confident they will guide us carefully through the process as part of our team.”
Arthur Terry School, Birmingham

Contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our senior team members today!

T: 0845 548 5677

E: contact@place-group.com

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