Riva Partnership

Peak performance in public sector procurement

Supercharging procurement activity for schools and multi academy trusts

Welcome to RIVA!

We know that procurement for schools can feel daunting and complex, but can offer huge opportunities if executed comprehensively, effectively, and with the right expertise.

That’s where we come in. We are specialist public sector procurement consultants, here to revolutionise the way schools and trusts approach procurement. We ensure not only the best price from your support services, but the best strategic partner for you to enhance your services and simplify your contract management.

We work with all schools from small primaries to large secondaries, and we’re experts in supporting Multi Academy Trusts. We will:

secure your entire procurement lifecycle for long term results
align your services with your strategy, objectives and budget
reduce your costs and save your time
secure contracts that are high performing, and easy to manage

Unlocking the power of procurement

Procurement and contract management training

Best Value Contracts That Last

Outsourced support services shape the day to day life of a school, so securing the right providers at the right price is essential.

We are here to make that happen. Delivering smart, fully optimised procurement for schools is our sole focus. We are not distracted with anything else.

We believe in the power of procurement and we have harnessed this via our unique suite of services, turning procurement into a strategic advantage for schools whilst keeping you compliant, at every step.

We work flexibly in line with each school’s requirements, from a single tender to a full procurement partnership package.

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Best Value Contracts That Last

Expertise and experience

Our consultants are trusted procurement partners for schools and trusts, bringing a bespoke blend of skills and sector experience that consistently deliver superior procurement outcomes.

PROCUREMENT:

extensive knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
strategic use of PA23 to identify opportunities and boost procurement results.
translation of PA23 into simple, actionable steps to compliancy.
accredited supplier on ESPO and Bloom frameworks.

EDUCATION:

backed by 16 years’ experience of delivering procurement for schools and trusts.
deep and precise understanding of schools’ unique requirements

SUPPORT SERVICES:

senior consultants with hands‑on expertise across all school support services.
we know what “good” looks like and how to deliver and measure superior results.

Why not join our growing number of schools and let us supercharge your school’s procurement?

” I can confidently say that partnering with RIVA has been transformative for our contractual operations. Their team brings unparalleled expertise in managing tenders and contracts, ensuring that we work with service providers who meet our rigorous standards for quality, compliance, and efficiency. RIVA have consistently delivered results that exceed our expectations and we now operate more efficiently, and the quality of our services has notably improved. I highly recommend their services to any organisation looking for a reliable and experienced consultancy partner.”

HISP Trust

“We have been supported by RIVA for a long time for our catering and cleaning procurement. The service has not only provided excellent support but has also ensured we have secured the right partners and have remained compliant the growing number of regulations. We would highly reccomend their services”

The Circle Trust

“Having RIVA manage our cleaning and catering contracts has been an enormous benefit to the school. They hold our contractors to account monitoring the budget and KPI’s to ensure we get the very best value. Rachel’s positive relationships she has formed with contractors and clients and her excellent communications skills make this possible. I would highly recommend RIVA – they have saved the school both time and money as their expertise ensures the contracts are run efficiently.”

Jo Richardson Community School

“RIVA have provided an excellent service to our school in managing large, complex tendering processes and managing the contracts thereafter. It really does give me peace of mind that we are fulfilling our contractual obligations and that the contractors are under scrutiny, ensuring they are providing the service they should be. This frees me up to do the rest of my job! It is a pleasure to work with Rachel and I always look forward to our regular meetings to catch up!”

Maidstone Grammar School for Girls