Programme reveals procurement schemes targeting schools that can lead them to bankruptcy.
The BBC has recently 
broadcast its Panorama investigation Reading, Writing and Rip-offs, looking into the computer supply companies that can lead to schools adopting debts of as much as £1.9 million ($3 million/€2.3 million) on “overpriced or sub-standard” computer equipment and supplies.
Noting that “directors have grown rich signing up hundreds of schools across the country to deals that have taken them to the brink of bankruptcy”, the ramifications have included the career disruption of head teachers “who say they were duped by dishonest salesmen”, forcing schools to make staffing cuts and “raises questions about the government’s roll out of greater financial autonomy to schools”.
Phil Matthews, Director of MPS specialist Kanban, commented: “There has never been a better time for users to realise that buying a printer and using remanufactured supplies is by far the most transparent and cost effective solution.”
The programme will remain available to view for the next 12 months through BBC iPlayer. You can read more on Matthews’ perspective on IT procurement in light of the Panorama investigation on our website soon.