Incensu vs Google
Incensu - the search engine of choice
It's certainly worth pointing out at this stage how much we love Google and it could just as well be Yahoo or Bing we are talking about here. The fact is our well known search engines are invaluable tools in our digital climate and form the backbone of education know-how. However, when it comes to school procurement Incensu is fast becoming the search engine of choice for the most savvy School Business Managers and education procurement professionals.
The first national survey of school business managers, headteachers and other school leaders responsible for procurement decision making in schools across the UK was led by Incensu this summer and the results are revealing. They show that more than 60% of those responsible for school purchasing don’t have complete confidence in their buying decisions. School procurement professionals want detailed, objective information on prospective suppliers so that they can increase this confidence. Education suppliers are called upon to support the school business management profession by creating a profile on the National Register of Education Suppliers at incensu.co.uk which gives detailed, objective information about your company to schools. Registered suppliers are demonstrating to schools that they are transparent and open to reviews in order to provide the best possible service to the sector.
Avoid procurement pitfalls by using Incensu
How schools are avoiding procurement pitfalls by using Incensu:
- They carry out company checks available on each profile to ensure the legitimacy of a supplier.
- They read what other schools and customers have to say about a supplier in testimonials and reviews.
- Schools use the comparison tool to directly compare suppliers against value for money, reliability, quality and customer service.
- They ensure they remain compliant by checking the industry and education accreditations of suppliers.
- They find local suppliers offering great value for money who may not otherwise appear at the top of Google searches saving their school money.
- Schools find suppliers committed to being transparent and supporting the school business management profession by being open to ratings and reviews from other schools.
- They are able to identify the buying clubs and consortia to which companies belong in order to establish where best deals can be made through collaborative purchasing.
School purchasing habits are already changing and 2014 is set to consolidate this change as schools work together to recommend their best companies to the National Register of Education Suppliers at incensu.co.uk. Every education supplier profile in one place is not only an attractive but invaluable prospect for school business managers. Incensu is seeking education suppliers in every category of school spend to join the national register.