It is true to say that, there have been some failures by PFI contractors to deliver what the LEA in past projects expected. Because of this, the PFI process has become more refined and the LEAs are requiring a much greater level of detailed information, including the F&E provision at the bid stage, where that is to be included in the PFI project.

Providing arbitrary ‘provisional sums’ for the F&E is no longer acceptable and the fullest information is now required. To help select the preferred bidder, LEAs should have before them the clearest of pictures, not only of the architecture, but also the furniture and equipment that is proposed.

Nortek has 15 years’ experience of supplying schools, understanding their needs and providing products that are most suitable for purpose. Throughout that time, our knowledge of DfES guidelines and relevant standards has grown to such a degree, that we are able to provide effective guidance to our clients to produce the most appropriate F&E package.

By employing our consultancy service, the most appropriate F&E choices, covering all subject areas, can be accurately determined, so that the products proposed fulfil specific expectations and needs.