In partnership with Lyreco, our Workplace Managed Solution provides schools and trusts with a single, compliant route to essential workplace goods and services.
Covering everything from stationery and janitorial supplies to PPE and classroom resources, it brings together diverse needs under one managed service.
By consolidating suppliers, streamlining invoicing, and embedding sustainability, schools reduce costs, cut carbon, and release valuable time and resources to reinvest directly in education.
Consolidating to a single supplier improving consistency, reduced workload for finance teams, and ensured full compliance with COSHH standards.
Consolidated deliveries and EV use reduced emissions, supporting DfE sustainability goals and lowering the Trust’s carbon impact.
24% annual saving, equivalent to funding six teaching assistants or three teachers, with resources reinvested into frontline education to improve pupil outcomes.
Monthly KPI reviews and clear MI improved visibility, while streamlined ordering reduced admin and boosted accountability.
Our Workplace Managed Solution covers a comprehensive range of supplies and services essential for school operations:
This managed solution ensures schools and school trusts can access reliable, affordable, and sustainable workplace solutions while remaining compliant with procurement regulations.
Lyreco is the European leader and the world’s third largest distributor of workplace products and services, with nearly 12,000 employees operating across 25 countries. For almost 100 years, Lyreco has been providing schools and school trusts with everything from office supplies, hygiene and catering solutions, PPE and safety, to furniture, ergonomics and wellbeing services.
Sustainability is at the heart of Lyreco’s strategy, built on three pillars: People, Planet and Progress. The company has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), earned an EcoVadis Gold Medal ranking it in the top 2 – 4% of its sector, and is pioneering circular economy practices through initiatives such as product collection and recycling services.
Beyond workplace solutions, Lyreco invests in education and communities through its Lyreco for Education programme, which has supported over 115,000 children since 2008, and through innovation programmes like Lyreco Pioneers, empowering employees worldwide to shape sustainable solutions for the future of work.
Email Alex.Doran@value-match.co.uk to register your interest in using the Workplace Managed Solution. The team will share with you our Customer Access Agreement which you need to sign and return.
The team will share with you a data collection form which capture details of your requirement establish your savings and service levels. If you need help completing this form, just let us know.
Once we have your completed Data Collection form, Lyreco will prepare a tailored proposal based on your needs.
Once you are happy with your proposal, you simply need to confirm that this meets your requirement our team will draft your Call Off Contract.
Our team will share with you the draft Call Off Contract, once you are happy with the contents, this will be issued for signature between you and Lyreco.
By consolidating suppliers and streamlining procurement, the Trust reduced costs by over 40% while cutting thousands of invoices down to just 12 a year.
The shift not only improved compliance and safeguarded pupils and staff through stronger COSHH controls, but also delivered measurable sustainability benefits, from reducing 14 tonnes of CO₂ emissions to engaging pupils in community projects and employability programmes.
This case study shows how smarter procurement can unlock efficiency, strengthen compliance, and create lasting social and environmental impact.
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For more information speak to Alex Doran on 0800 917 7884
or e-mail SustainabilityServices@value-match.co.uk
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