Event
15/07/2025 - 15/07/2025
Join us for an insightful and practical free webinar designed to help those responsible for buying energy in schools and Trusts navigate the implications of the new Procurement Act.
This session will provide a clear overview of the legislation and its implications, alongside expert insights into the energy market and how Zenergi’s compliant framework can support your organisation in delivering best value.
This session is ideal for anyone in the education sector with responsibility for energy procurement, and is particularly tailored to the needs of School Business Managers and Finance Directors.
If you’re responsible for energy procurement and need to understand how these changes affect your school or Trust, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to manage your energy procurement with confidence.
Register today
Gain a solid understanding of the new Procurement Act and the major changes it brings to public sector procurement. We’ll break down what the legislation means in practical terms for schools and Trusts, helping you stay ahead of the curve and prepare for what’s coming.
Stay informed with a snapshot of the current energy landscape. We’ll explore what’s driving today’s prices, key trends to watch, and the wider factors influencing the market.
Discover how Zenergi’s fully compliant energy procurement framework can support your organisation. From unlocking better value and ensuring legal compliance to reducing administrative burden, we’ll show you how our approach simplifies the process and delivers results tailored to the needs of the education sector.
Alex Payne, Director of Energy Markets & Procurement, Zenergi
Alex leads an experienced team responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that deliver the best value for clients in a volatile energy market.
With extensive experience in energy procurement and market analysis, Alex navigates complex markets to deliver cost-effective solutions tailored to each customer’s needs, while mitigating risk. Alex leads a skilled team providing expert advice to help clients balance budget pressures with sustainability goals.
Lorraine Ashover, Managing Director of Minerva Procurement Consultancy Services Limited.
Fulfilling a long-standing ambition to be her own boss, Lorraine set up Minerva in 2010 in direct response to feedback from the school bursar community. Lorraine and her team help schools reduce costs, streamline procurement practices, save time, and stay compliant.
The company looks after many free, academy, MAT, and maintained schools and manages significant spend on behalf of clients. In the past five years, Minerva has tendered over £145 million of contracts for its clients and made savings, secured refunds, and generated revenue of more than £3 million.
The Procurement Act introduces fundamental changes to how schools and Trusts buy energy. This session will help you understand what’s changing – and how to turn those changes into opportunities for better value, compliance, and confidence."
Alex Payne
Director of Energy Markets & Procurement
Zenergi
