Last checked at 13 Jan 2009 11:15
RM confirms Newham BSF contract
RM confirms that it has reached contractual close for a contract to provide managed ICT services to the London Borough of Newham's BSF (Building Schools for the Future) programme. The Group will provide the service as part of the Newham Learning Partnership, a Laing O'Rourke-led consortium in which RM holds a 15% stake. RM announced on 11 April 2008 that it had been selected for the project.
Councillor Quintin Peppiatt, Newham Council's executive member for Children and Young People said:
"This is a landmark announcement for the future of Newham's schools. We have spent a considerable time selecting our partners and in developing this programme to transform the environments which young people learn in.
"Laing O'Rouke and RM have excellent track records and we are pleased to have such high quality organisations involved."
Tim Byles, Chief Executive of Partnerships for Schools, the organisation responsible for delivery of the BSF programme nationwide, said:
"Reaching financial close is a significant milestone for Newham's BSF project because it marks the start of a very important phase - the construction of new and remodelled schools which will change the face of education in the Borough."
Terry Sweeney, Chief Executive of RM, said:
"We have a long track record of working with Newham to use technology to improve teaching and learning. We're delighted that the Borough has chosen us again as their educational ICT partner."
For further information contact:
Mike Greig/Phil Hemmings RM 08450 700300
Catherine Colloms Brunswick 0207 404 5959
Notes:
Founded in 1973, the RM Group is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, colleges and universities, local government and central government education departments and agencies. RM works closely with educationalists to create new products, processes and technology which improve teaching and learning. RM is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol RM.L, ISIN GB0002870417.
BSF (Building Schools for the Future) is the largest single schools capital investment programme for over 50 years. BSF will provide world-class teaching and learning environments for all pupils, teachers and communities in England. A key part of the initiative is to ensure that local authorities develop a sustainable, area-wide ICT strategy for schools in line with the Government's personalised learning agenda: 10% of the funding is ring-fenced for ICT.