Outwood Family of Schools achieves prestigious CIPS Procurement Excellence Standard
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) has been formally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) for achieving the Procurement Excellence Standard Award. This achievement makes OGAT the fourth Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the country to secure this quality mark.
The award follows a rigorous, independent assessment of the Trust’s procurement functions. To achieve this standard, OGAT demonstrated high performance across five core pillars:
Leadership
Strategy
People
Processes & Systems
Performance Measurement & Management
This vital improvement in commercial capability was funded by the Department for Education (DfE). The initiative transcends simple cost-cutting; it is a strategic effort to ensure every pound spent delivers maximum impact for students and staff. By investing in supply chain management, the Trust ensures that teachers have access to the best resources and pupils benefit from a consistently well-resourced learning environment.
Alan Martin, Head of Procurement Excellence at CIPS, said:
“Many congratulations to Outwood Grange Academies Trust and the entire team for securing this prestigious award. This achievement is a clear testament to their dedication and success in elevating the procurement and supply function to a strategic level at the Trust. I wish them every success as they continue their journey to continually improve performance, drive change, and deliver greater, sustainable value.”
Suzi Richards, head of procurement at OGAT, added:
“Achieving this award demonstrates how well-embedded professional procurement is across our family of schools. This improved capability is delivered directly into the classroom, ensuring our staff can operate efficiently and our students receive the investment they deserve.”
Becoming the fourth MAT to hold this standard, OGAT reinforces its commitment to transparency and financial efficiency.
