ECS is a procurement organisation with a difference. We work exclusively with the education sector. But we’re not just here to serve it, we’re part of it. As the commercial arm of a Multi-Academy Trust, we understand the unique challenges and restrictions schools and academies face because we’ve faced them too. We know that: Procurement is a complex and changing landscape Many schools simply don’t have the time, resources or skillsets to navigate the procurement process efficiently External procurement services may have the required expertise but don’t understand the nuances and specific needs of the education sector Different schools have diverse requirements and ‘one size’ doesn’t fit all. Purpose-built by schools for schools, ECS will unlock your purchasing power to reduce costs, optimise value and maximise savings. More about ECS Education Commercial Services (ECS) is the trading name of Bishop Wilkinson Commercial Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. As a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 48 schools, serving more than 16,000 pupils, we needed procurement solutions that recognised the individual requirements of each school, avoided duplication, were fully compliant, maximised budgets and saved money. We knew our size and scale gave us significant buying power and we wanted to fully leverage it. By blending sector know-how with expertise from hand-picked professionals with a proven track record in procurement for education, we have saved around £1 million in 12 short months. We’d love to do the same for you!