We continue to work with Sandwell schools to build and support their music offer. It is our goal
to encourage every school in Sandwell to work with us, so that there is an equity of opportunity
for children to learn a musical instrument during their time at school.
Exclusive pricing discounts for SIPS members.
As your local schools’ owned education co-op, we have terrific bulk buying power and have negotiated some incredible technical equipment and software license discounts to share. From servers and laptops to AV and display equipment, and Microsoft Licenses we’ve got a money saving deal for you!
Bulk-buying discounts offer significant advantages for SIPS co-op members by reducing the overall cost of essential goods and services. By pooling resources and purchasing in larger quantities, members can access lower per-unit prices that would be unavailable to individual buyers. This not only leads to direct savings but also strengthens the cooperative’s collective purchasing power. Additionally, bulk buying can reduce packaging waste and transportation frequency, supporting more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. It’s a smart, community-driven approach to making everyday essentials more affordable and accessible.
Your Co-operative membership buying power – Key Facts:
Total number of SIPS school contracts = 793
IT Contracts = 179
Anticipated IT Procurement Spend 2025/6 = £1m = Negotiating power!
We can help you with installation and our cashback scheme (available with certain purchases) can earn discounts of up to £150 against your obsolete equipment, whilst ensuring safe and secure recycling.
Why buy direct and pay the brochure price, when you can benefit from the power of the collective?
“We are pleased to provide a testimonial regarding our recent cashback claim with SIPS. This was our first time completing the process, and we found it to be exceptionally straightforward from beginning to end. The guidance provided by SIPS was clear, timely, and highly supportive, ensuring that we always understood the steps involved and what was required from us.
Throughout the process, SIPs maintained excellent communication and were available to answer any questions we had. Their proactive approach made the experience seamless and removed any potential uncertainty. We were particularly impressed by the efficiency with which our claim was handled, as well as the prompt processing of the final payment.
Overall, we found the entire experience to be smooth, well-managed, and highly professional. We would confidently recommend SIPS to other schools considering purchasing devices and subsequently making a cashback claim.”
Natalie Bailey, Business Manager, Blackheath Primary School, Rowley Regis
Claiming was very easy. I spoke to Stacey and she explained there was a link to input the school’s banking details. I did that and the money has now hit our school bank account.
It was so easy and we made £800 from items we were no longer using so it was a win win!
Lee Jones, Bleakhouse Primary School, Oldbury
