The following are testimonials written by our customers.
With the demise of our own local Central Supplies after decades of service, the school had to
choose a new main supplier of educational materials. Comprehensive research was undertaken into
the several recognised companies trading with schools considering their stock range, ease of ordering
and delivery systems.
It was clear from talking with the various companies that The Consortium seemed to have the edge in all the
above areas. Particularly attractive was the possibility of staff ordering directly from the website via an
eProcurement system that linked to the schools SIMS FMS6 software.
Having used The Consortium for all our "day to day" requirements for nearly two years, we can say
that early indications have proved accurate.
We particularly like:
- Speedy deliveries
- All goods fully labelled for ease of distribution (which in a large comprehensive school is vital)
- Very helpful staff in all departments at The Consortium from our named Account Manager
through to the many staff on the Customer Service desk or in the Credit Control section
- And (latterly) the great benefits of eProcurement with staff using the web to directly generate orders.
Very helpful and patient staff helped to set up the system and, in the early days, to guide us
through the process from ordering to successful receipt of goods.
We would unreservedly recommend The Consortium as a streamlined company which truly understands schools!"
Andrew Loose, Croesyceiliog School, Gwent, Wales.
Superior quality service, competitive prices and personal contact with rep makes The Consortium
value for money.
Carol Clark, Hedingham School, Essex.
Good service, efficient with personal contact.
Dawn Mills, Stewards School, Essex.
Yes, much more efficient than GLS. Good delivery and good personal service.
Jan Robey, Marks Hall School, Essex.
Good service, good delivery times. Rep very helpful.
Martin Pullen, St Cleres Comprehensive, Essex.
I have had no trouble with your order team and Lynn Clayton, our Account Manager, has been very helpful.
Jeannette Harris, Abbs Cross School, Essex.
I have found Anne Aylott to be an excellent Representative of your company. I am very pleased with
all my dealings with The Consortium and have almost ceased using other previously used companies
due to very bad customer service. WELL DONE CONSORTIUM!
Mrs J Kett, Eversley Primary School, Essex.
Excellent customer service. In a time of desperate need, goods were promised and received by 10am next day.
Susan Shallow, Plashet School for Girls, Newham.
We have been using The Consortium for more than 10 years now and find them an excellent company.
Delivery is very quick (next day if you want), free of charge whatever the order value.
Nearly every order is complete and correct, an important factor for the person in charge of checking
off and reporting discrepancies. Telephone calls are dealt with efficiently and speedily, if they
say they will call you back, they do. The service is A1. The customer is their number 1 priority.
Keep up the good work.
Frances Paffey, Aldersbrook Primary School, Redbridge.
The school has been pleased with the level of service provided by The Consortium. The prices are
competitive and delivery times are very good.
Heather Keen, Llantwit Major School, Vale of Glamorgan.
We have used The Consortium for years. They are reliable and it is convenient as we have them set
up on our system and this saves time when placing orders. The deliveries arrive next day which is one of
the main reasons we use The Consortium.
Paul Shepherd, Tasker Milward School, Pembrokeshire.