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.
SIPS Education is delighted to announce that its IT Services Team has been named a finalist in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) Service Desk of the Year (Small to Medium Enterprise) category at the SDI Awards 2027.
Following a rigorous judging process and finalist presentation, SIPS Education has been selected as one of just four organisations across the UK to reach the final stage of the competition.
The SDI Awards are widely recognised as one of the IT service industry’s most prestigious award programmes, celebrating organisations that consistently deliver outstanding customer service, innovation and operational excellence.
For SIPS Education, reaching the final reflects the team’s unwavering commitment to providing high-quality IT support to schools, helping ensure pupils, staff and educational leaders have reliable technology services that enable teaching and learning to thrive.
Wendy Woodhouse, Head of IT Operations Services, and Hitesh Rana, Service Desk Team Leader represented SIPS Education during the judging process, showcasing the service’s dedication to excellence, strong customer relationships and continuous improvement.
The final stage includes a virtual assessment visit in November, with winners announced at the SDI Awards Dinner and Spark Conference in Birmingham in March 2027.
Brian Cape, Chief Executive of SIPS Education, said:
“Being recognised as a national finalist is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of the exceptional work our IT team delivers every day. As a not-for-profit organisation owned by schools, we’re proud that our services continue to be recognised for quality, innovation and customer focus. Congratulations to everyone involved.”
We wish the team the very best of luck in the final judging stage.
