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Barker

Barker

A CST Platinum Partner

Barker is one of the country’s leading education property consultants. We assist Schools and Trusts deliver the best education outcomes through the four areas of effective estate management: Surveying & Asset Management, Project Management, Funding and Energy & Sustainability.

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Browne Jacobson

Browne Jacobson

A CST Platinum Partner

As a full-service law firm with dedicated in-house education HR specialists, we provide high-quality expertise and advice on all legal and HR matters you face.

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Education Mutual

Education Mutual

A CST Platinum Partner

Education Mutual provides an innovative way to manage staff absence protection for schools and Trusts. As a member owned DFE recommended provider, we run solely for the benefit of members rather than shareholders.

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Ginger Energy

Ginger Energy

A CST Platinum Partner

Ginger Energy is a specialist energy consultancy who help our clients understand and control their energy costs. Our procurement experts’ partner with Trust’s to understand their exact requirements and formulate the right purchasing strategy to ensure best fit, best value contracts are achieved.

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The Access Group

The Access Group

A CST Platinum Partner

Trusted by over 50% of academies – complete software solution for trusts

Access Education provides purpose-built software designed to streamline operations, reduce workload, and support trusts in scaling efficiently. As the only provider offering comprehensive bundles tailored for trusts, they financial management, people management, parental engagement, and, curriculum and assessment, ensuring you have everything you need in one contract, one platform and one price.  Giving you the freedom to put education first. 

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Value Match Sustainability Services

Value Match Sustainability Services

A CST Platinum Partner

Value Match is a purpose driven organisation delivering innovative procurement solutions tailored for school trusts and the wider education sector.  Our services enable school trusts to achieve exceptional value for money, regulatory compliance, and meaningful social impact while promoting sustainability. By unlocking savings, improving efficiency, and embedding sustainable practices, we help trusts direct resources back towards frontline education, building a brighter future for generations to come.

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MAC Construction Consultants

MAC Construction Consultants

MAC is a leading consultancy providing strategic estates management and construction project management services from our seven regional offices. We believe that excellence within estates leads to excellent educational outcomes and to support this, we provide Condition and Compliance Surveys; Capital Funding Support; Design and Project Management; and Decarbonisation Advice. 

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Solutions for Accounting

Solutions for Accounting

Solutions for Accounting is a leading Sage Business Partner, offering tailored financial management solutions for the education sector. Our software enhances efficiency, ensures compliance, and supports strategic decisions. We empower your teams to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and focus on educational outcomes with our dedicated expertise and support.

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Sync

Sync

Sync supports Multi Academy Trusts across the UK, aiding in the adoption, deployment, and ongoing use of Apple technology. This includes the provision of hardware, software, and finance solutions, as well as installations, training, technical support, repairs, and more. 

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West Mercia Energy

West Mercia Energy

WME are a leading Public Buying Organisation, with 30 years’ experience procuring energy and providing energy services to the education sector via our "DfE approved” energy frameworks.

Our experienced team specialise in making energy procurement, and the management of complex, multi-site portfolios simple and efficient – An ideal solution for MAT’s.

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