Visit our new website dedicated to the Education sector:

www.schoolsleasing.co.uk 

Local Authority

As a Local Authority you are probably aware many schools are entering into leases that turn out to be financially onerous. In many cases such leases are finance leases or hire purchase and therefore not compliant with current education finance guidelines.

UniLink will arrange a transparent schools leasing scheme bespoke to each Local Authority's requirement, using our OJEU tendered leasing framework that is supported by Siemens Financial Services.

The UniLink schools leasing scheme will:

• Ensure value for money
• Ensure IFRS compliance
• Provide transparent solutions
• Meet LA finance guidelines
• Reduce administration
• Provide a leasing helpdesk

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Schools 

With over 10 years experience in providing schools leasing solutions, we are very well placed to ensure schools who enter into leases do so in a cost effective and transparent way.

Typical equipment leased by schools is ICT. Schools lease ICT for many reasons but spreading the cost of both hardware and software makes sense. Your ICT managers can plan for future growth or change, knowing what the IT rental budget is, and having control over the lease contract.

This principal extends to a range of equipment that schools purchase, a list of which are below. 

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Academy Status School 

As an Academy school you are subject to the same financial pressures as grant maintained schools and are still subject to the same Accounting compliance issues.

We can provide a total one stop shop solution for academy schools that ensures total transparency of cost and compliance on new leases.

Privately Funded Schools

Private schools do not have the same restrictions that LA schools have in respect of finance arrangements and can utilise various options. However, many are charitable status and have different issues and pressures effecting finance choices such as VAT.

UniLink can assist schools to structure finance arrangements that fit the individual needs of the school.

Universities and Colleges

Universities and colleges may require advice and guidance on a whole range of asset finance and management issues. Our experience in the Local Authority and Education market gives us the necessary access to a range of financial institutions that can provide appropriate funding solutions.

We provide a comprehensive service designed to meet the ever changing needs of FE and HE institutions. From complete ICT refresh facilities to inter-site student transport.

UniLink Finance in association with Cornwall College have now launched a EU tendered leasing framework available to all colleges in the UK. The framework has also been approved by Crescent Purchasing Consortium for use by its members.

Members of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium can use our services at a discounted rate. For more information email us.

Typical equipment leased by schools, colleges and universities:

• ICT
• Gym Equipment
• Telecommunications                    
• Catering Equipment
• Grounds Maintenance
• Commercial Vehicles and Minibuses
• Renewable Energy Assets

Minibuses Leasing Programme

UniLink, with its partners, have developed a unique Minibus programme for the education sector utilising heavily discounted vehicle prices to minimise the cost of new vehicles.

In association with Crescent Purchasing Consortium UniLink has set up a scheme allowing colleges to access very competitive rates. Click College Minibuses to request more details. 

You can also download a guide to operating a minibus from our client only area. This will give operators of minibuses guidance on running the vehicle and the issues around managing drivers and health and safety requirements for operating a fleet. 

Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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