The Schools & Academies Show at ExCeL London on 7th May is one of the most important events in the education leadership calendar—bringing together school leaders, MAT executives, business professionals, and education suppliers from across the sector.
At WhichMIS?, we’re excited to be exhibiting at Stand I18 and we’d love you to stop by for a conversation.
Whether your school or trust is actively planning an MIS procurement, approaching contract renewal, or simply reviewing whether your current system is still the right fit, this is the perfect opportunity to speak with independent experts who understand the challenges you face.
1. Independent Advice You Can Trust
Unlike suppliers, our role is not to sell you a particular platform.
We provide completely independent, impartial guidance to help schools and trusts make the right decision based on their own operational, financial, and strategic needs.
Our focus is simple: helping you choose the right solution—not the most heavily marketed one.
2. Support with MIS Contract Renewals
Many schools and MATs find themselves approaching renewal deadlines without enough time to properly review alternatives.
This often leads to rushed decisions, unnecessary costs, or being locked into contracts that no longer meet organisational needs.
We can help you understand your options, timelines, and procurement routes before renewal becomes urgent.
3. MAT-Wide Strategic Procurement Expertise
For trusts, MIS decisions are rarely just about one school.
They affect finance, HR, attendance, safeguarding, reporting, governance, parental engagement, and operational consistency across the entire organisation.
We help MAT leaders take a strategic view—ensuring procurement decisions support wider trust objectives, not just short-term operational fixes.
4. Practical Tender and Procurement Support
Running a compliant procurement process can be time-consuming and complex.
From specification writing and supplier evaluation to tender management and implementation planning, we help reduce risk and save valuable leadership time.
Our team understands both the procurement regulations and the practical realities of school operations.
5. Honest Conversations About Supplier Performance
Sometimes schools simply want to ask:
“Is our current provider still the best fit?”
We help organisations assess whether their existing MIS continues to deliver value, service quality, and long-term strategic alignment.
Sometimes the answer is yes. Sometimes it isn’t.
Either way, clarity matters.
6. A Conversation, and No Sales Pitch
Sometimes the most valuable part of an event is simply having the right conversation.
We’re inviting visitors to Stand I18 for exactly that—a relaxed, practical discussion about your current challenges, future plans, and opportunities for improvement.
No hard sell. No supplier agenda. Just useful, honest advice.
Book Time with us on Stand I18
https://calendly.com/twp2/free-mis-procurement-advice-session-clone