eTrading for Schools

The Benefits to your School

Your can use eTrading for Schools with confidence, realising a number of significant benefits:

SAVINGS

• unlock financial savings through more efficient processes & increased use of corporate contracts
• make better use of resources to help lower administration & transaction costs
• access to collaborative deals & framework agreements to support better value for money decisions

EFFICIENCIES

• modernise, standardise & streamline procurement processes
• reduce time taken on buying activities allowing staff to focus on core activities
• improve the ability to meet prompt payment targets through faster payment of invoices

ACCESS

• transact with suppliers through a single channel
• access a wider range of local, regional & national suppliers
• access online, up-to-date & accurate supplier catalogues and product information

CONTROL

• robust, repeatable, auditable processes
• workflow & approval processes provide greater control over spend

SECURITY

• eTrading for Schools forms part of the eProcurement solution vetted and approved by the Welsh Assembly Government
• transactions are completed in a secure online environment (ISO 27001)