Our services

Tender Full

Our full tender service offering, ideal for complex or high-spend expense areas such as cleaning, security, and grounds maintenance, where the focus is on supplier capability and price.

In-depth requirements gathering  

Custom tender material 

4-stage evaluation (4Cs) 

Contract and price negotiation 

Custom-made agreement for
the specific service 

Refundable deposit

R5,000 or R7,500 excluding VAT

Depending on whether a site visit is required

Recommended spend

R700,000 per year

The annual contract value, excluding VAT, that you intend to award to a supplier

Typical time required

2-3 months

Tender Lite

Our simplified tender offering ideal for the less complex tenders such as the sports equipment, small once off projects, or small service contracts, where the focus is on best price

Focused requirements gathering 

Standard tender material 

2-stage evaluation (2Cs) 

Price negotiation only 

Standard agreement 

Refundable deposit

R2,500 or R3,500 excluding VAT

Depending on whether a site visit is required

Recommended spend

R350,000 per purchase

The budget, excluding VAT, allocated to the specific purchase need

Typical time required

2-3 weeks

Procurement Policy Writing Service

Ideal for schools looking to establish or refine their procurement policies to ensure compliance, transparency, and efficiency. 

Initial Consultation

Custom Policy Drafting

Stakeholder Review and Feedback

Final Policy Delivery

Pricing

Our service is competitively priced based on the scope and complexity of your needs. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Expense Areas

At SchoolAdvisor, we have experience running tenders for a wide range of expense areas. We fully understand the nuances of each area and adapt our procurement approach accordingly, from setting the most appropriate pricing models to ensuring contracts protect the interests of the school. If you don’t see your specific expense area listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help! 

At SchoolAdvisor, we have experience running tenders for a wide range of expense areas.

We fully understand the nuances of each area and adapt our procurement approach accordingly, from setting the most appropriate pricing models to ensuring contracts protect the interests of the school. 

If you don’t see your specific expense area listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re here to help! 

Catering Services

Whether for tuck shops or boarder catering, we help you find suppliers who balance healthy options with fair pricing. 

Buses

Whether its transporting the first team to rugby away games or matriculants on field trips. We’ll ensure you find the right supplier for your fleet of buses to meet all your transportation needs.

Cleaning Services

We understand the importance of choosing the right cleaning services, as the quality and cleanliness of your facilities are crucial in selling your school and creating an optimal learning environment.

Grounds & Maintenance

Maintaining beautiful and functional outdoor spaces is essential for creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Our services ensure your grounds are well-kept and safe year-round. 

Printing Services

From bulk printing of exam papers to office printers for the admin staff and everything in between, we help you find the right supplier and printer solutions that are fit for purpose and not over-specified. 

School wear

Whether its uniforms, sportswear, off-campus retail, on-campus stores, or popup shops, we’ll find the right supplier for you. 

Security Services

Ensuring the safety and security of your school is paramount. We assist you in identifying comprehensive security solutions, from on-site guards to advanced surveillance systems, tailored to your specific needs. 

Solar

Implementing solar energy systems can significantly reduce your school’s carbon footprint and energy costs. We assist in finding reliable solar providers who offer customised solutions for your school.

Textbooks

Providing students with the latest and most relevant educational materials is key to their success. We help you source high-quality textbooks that meet your curriculum requirements. 

Catering Services

Whether for tuck shops or boarder catering, we help you find suppliers who balance healthy options with fair pricing. 

Buses

Whether its transporting the first team to rugby away games or matriculants on field trips. We'll ensure you find the right supplier for your fleet of buses to meet all your transportation needs.

Cleaning Services

We understand the importance of choosing the right cleaning services, as the quality and cleanliness of your facilities are crucial in selling your school and creating an optimal learning environment.

Grounds & Maintenance

Maintaining beautiful and functional outdoor spaces is essential for creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Our services ensure your grounds are well-kept and safe year-round. 

Printing Services

From bulk printing of exam papers to office printers for the admin staff and everything in between, we help you find the right supplier and printer solutions that are fit for purpose and not over-specified. 

School wear

Whether its uniforms, sportswear, off-campus retail, on-campus stores, or popup shops, we’ll find the right supplier for you. 

Security Services

Ensuring the safety and security of your school is paramount. We assist you in identifying comprehensive security solutions, from on-site guards to advanced surveillance systems, tailored to your specific needs. 

Solar

Implementing solar energy systems can significantly reduce your school's carbon footprint and energy costs. We assist in finding reliable solar providers who offer customised solutions for your school.

Textbooks

Providing students with the latest and most relevant educational materials is key to their success. We help you source high-quality textbooks that meet your curriculum requirements.