Testimonials

It matters to us greatly what schools and businesses think of our services and we are always looking to improve based upon their comments and suggestions. Here is a selection of some of the positive feedback that we have received from schools and businesses:

“The support and aftercare has been better than expected, Cheri did a wonderful job of designing my profile, it’s actually much better than my website.”

SEREN - MYPA, OCT 2022

“The Tenders4u Package is worth the money alone, we were paying just over £1,000 for a similar package, and have already had one call direct from a school.”

SEPT 2022

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE. IT WAS PROFESSIONAL RELIABLE AND VERY QUICK RESPONSE IN AN EMERGENCY.

“The contractor that was sent was knowledgeable and rectified the issue to great satisfaction.

Once again I would like to thank you for a job well done.”

DARREN, ST THOMAS OF CANTERBURY SCHOOL

“I would just like to put on record my thanks and appreciation to Sky Blue Education and the team at SBE for the service I have received in relation to their School Procurement Portal.”

IN TERMS OF VALUE TO US AS A SALES TOOL, IT PAID FOR ITSELF IN THE FIRST FORTNIGHT…

“Running a busy Public Sector Team that covers multiple channels, it is a real asset having a 'one-stop shop' comprehensive online directory, which really takes the donkey work out of sourcing, registering (and paying for in some cases) on multiple e-procurement portals and capture sites and has helped us streamline our tendering opportunity service, saving us time, effort and money.

In addition, the staff at SBE have been exceptional in their service delivery, from the front end point of sale through to account set up and support, clearly explaining the benefits of the service and pointing out areas where we could raise our profile with non-tendered transactional opportunities, which could be the icing on the cake.

In terms of value to us as a sales tool, it paid for itself in the first fortnight,and will certainly be an asset to my team going forward both in terms of cost saving efficiencies and sales generating opportunities.

It won't close the sale for you, you need to do that yourself, but it does open the door.”

I JUST WANTED TO SAY HOW IMPRESSED I AM WITH SKY BLUE EDUCATION …

"I just wanted to say how impressed I am with Sky Blue Education. I received a genuine booking the very next day after setting my account up, which I have delivered and the customer has paid. Thanks for the prompt replies, good service and for setting up my profile page for me. I most likely wouldn’t have been able to do this without you! I would definitely recommend Sky Blue Education’s services for schools."

DEBBIE HANSON, APRIL, 2016, CLARITY ASSESSMENTS

THE HANDBOOK ALLOWS US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE OUR BRAND TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE WHEN THE TIME COMES TO CONTEMPLATE THOSE IMPROVEMENTS.

“Canopies UK have been advertising in the Headteacher and Bursars Handbook of Procurement for the last couple of years. There are actually three publications split across the country; one that covers the North, one that covers the Midlands and one that covers the South. With Canopies UK being a nationwide company the ability to market ourselves to schools across the breadth of the country really ticks all the boxes for us.

“The handbook itself is seen by key decision makers and influencers. This is integral when schools come to think about enhancing their educational environment for the benefit of pupils, through improving existing facilities and outside areas.

“Whilst helping to drive enquiries is an obvious factor by using the handbook, brand awareness is also significantly important as the two very much go hand-in-hand. The handbook allows us the opportunity to showcase our brand to the right people when the time comes to contemplate those improvements.”

ROB CASSIDY, MARKETING MANAGER, CANOPIES UK

SINCE SIGNING UP WITH THEM THREE MONTHS AGO I'VE HAD 4 JOBS...

“Sky Blue Education does exactly what it says on the tin! Since signing up with them three months ago I've had 4 jobs as a result of the tenders and directly quoted for 3 schools, one of which I am working in now (Eaton Academy) I will definitely be renewing next year.”

(December 2011)

SIMON SCRIMSHAW PAINTER & DECORATOR

“I am very pleased with the customer service from Sky Blue Education. The sales advisors were helpful and at no time pressured me, which is a refreshing change. The standard of interactivity and design on the website is good. And I am pleased to say that I have recently received some business from my listing on the Sky Blue Education website. I shall be recommending your organisation to others in my field as good value for money and a pleasure to deal with.”

LISA ROSSETTI, POSITIVE LIVES

“We write to inform you that within the first week of being published in the Sky Blue Education Schools Handbook Cooltech UK received two enquiries for air conditioning, one from a school in Nottingham and one from a school in Leicester. Many Thanks.”

COOLTECH UK

QUICK AND EASY WAY TO LOCATE NECESSARY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES...

“As a bursar at Bugbrooke Primary School, in Northamptonshire, I find the ‘Handbook of Procurement’ very useful. We often need access to local businesses to obtain their services and we have found the handbook a quick and easy way to locate necessary products and services, whether locally or from adjoining counties.”

JANET BRAUNSTON, BUGBROOKE PRIMARY SCHOOL, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

“Thank you for adding my business details to your website so very promptly, I am very impressed with the professionalism you have demonstrated in your dealings with me.”

CHRISTOPHER BROOKS, BARWICK ACCOUNTING

I COULDN’T BELIEVE HOW FAST AND EASY IT WAS...

“Thank you SBE. I couldn’t believe how fast and easy it was to set up my details on the Sky Blue Education website and within only a week of being live on the site I had a large contract made with a local school. I have now expanded my advertising budget with Sky Blue Education and have placed an advert within the handbook. Hope to do business again next year.”

GRAEME, VP ONLINE

“A very useful and timesaving procurement channel.”

HIGHFIELD SCHOOL, OXTON - 2005

CONTAINING SO MUCH INFORMATION AND OFFERING PRACTICAL GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS…

“I was really impressed with the Handbook of Sustainable Procurement. It’s great to see a guide set out so well, containing so much information and offering practical guidance for schools on each of the sustainable schools doorways. It’s very accessible and nicely laid-out, and the supplier directory is excellent too as it gives schools the opportunity to source things locally. A really excellent product!”

KATIE SUTTON, CARBON MANAGEMENT OFFICER AT CALDERDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

WHEN WE WENT INTO HIS OFFICE HE HAD THE SKY BLUE EDUCATION DIRECTORY OPEN...

“I placed the ad some months ago and last week I got a call from a headmaster. He wanted to discuss some services he required so we paid him a visit. When we went into his office he had the Sky Blue Education Directory open and showed us our half-page ad that had caught his eye. We're putting a proposal to him now and hopefully we will be able to help him and his school. He also mentioned several other schools in our area which are requiring the same service. Fingers-crossed!”

STEVE CARNEY, ORIGIN ENERGY

WE WILL BE USING SKY BLUE EDUCATION WHENEVER POSSIBLE...

“I would like to thank all at Sky Blue Education for the laptop which arrived at the end of last week. It will be put to great use in the learning support department at Queens College. We will be using Sky Blue Education whenever possible.”

SHIRLEY NICKERSON, QUEENS COLLEGE JUNIOR SCHOOL, TAUNTON

WE ARE IMPRESSED WITH THE SERVICE WE ARE RECEIVING...

“Just a quick note to say that we are impressed with the service we are receiving, and the number of opportunities that are coming our way - keeping us very busy!!”

TIM TOWNSEND, MARKETING & TENDERS EXECUTIVE, ANDRON CONTRACT SERVICES LTD