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An Outstanding Independent School
“Buyers Buddy analysed our existing photocopier agreements and equipment from 3 different suppliers. They reduced our lease and service copy costs by over £130,000 by supplying higher specification machines at trade price, removing toner and network support charges and introduced us to a service agent that has been first class. A superb service.”
Derek Fargher,
Financial Controller.
A highly sought after school in Berkshire.
"Buyers Buddy came to see me last year and explained their service which was fascinating but did initially sound too good to be true. However, we have subsequently replaced eight mono and colour MFD`s with a higher specification and the service was extremely effective. Our photocopier lease and service contract costs were reduced by more than £60,000.00 plus VAT. The vetting service provided by Buyers Buddy’s Contract Surgery gave us tremendous peace of mind and numerous clauses were removed to protect us, many of which may have been otherwise missed. The whole process was an education as well as hugely beneficial financially.We are now much more aware when buying photocopiers. Everything has gone very smoothly indeed. Highly recommended.”
Steve Thomas, School Business Manager.
A performing arts and media specialist school.
“We were in need of a new high volume photocopier without the funds to pay for it! Buyers Buddy was recruited to provide an in depth print audit that reduced our printer costs substantially and enabled us not only to acquire the high volume Sharp copier but also a fast colour Konica MFD and new printers throughout.The new system has also reduced our administration time, as well as our costs, by putting the printers on service agreements just like the copiers- inclusive of labour, parts and toner. We are delighted with the results and the service provider organised by Buyers Buddy. Very efficient indeed.”
Gill Newman, Business Manager.
A Specialist Language College
“Haines Watts, our Accountants, recommended Buyers Buddy who uncovered many costs and contractual issues when analysing our photocopier agreements. Alan arranged trade price supply of the copiers and removed all the terms and conditions to protect us whilst providing a superb service company. We saved just over £114,000 during the process.”
R Rimmer, Head Teacher.
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Number 124 in the Fortune 500 list.
“In the rather opaque world of Photocopier/MFD supply this service has huge potential. We in fact had already virtually decided upon a new supplier for HP products and sought the advice of Buyers Buddy prior to signature of the new suppliers Agreement. The report provided opened our eyes to many damaging Clauses. We were given the answers to key questions we couldn`t possibly know ourselves including restrictive terms and conditions to look for and remove from prospective Agreements and who provides the best service. We made substantial 5 figure savings and it was so simple. The photocopier service agent has been exemplary and I think your independence and expertise will be invaluable to all. At some point someone was going to do this, very well done.”
Irene Gregory - Procurement
A £50 million turnover construction company.
“The Buyers Buddy approached us early this year with what appeared to be a much needed service for the photocopier buyer. Although initially skeptical,we took up references which were excellent and signed with The BuyersBuddy.We were truly astounded by the results. We reduced our costs by £30,000.00, replacing re-badged Kyocera machines with higher specification Canon colour equipment.Toner charges and annual support costs were eradicated completely.
I believe that there is a huge market for The Buyers Buddy who remove the confusion and the profits, creating substantial benefits to Feltham Construction. Some things, it seems, aren`t too good to be true.”
David Yates, Chairman.
A Specialist Arts College
“I read about The Buyers Buddy in the November/December/January issues of Education Executive and was intrigued enough to contact them by email. A meeting was arranged and the whole photocopier industry and its practices were explained and highlighted. The service was simplicity itself and I am still waiting for the catch! Fantastic trade prices for 4 Canon machines enabled us to save just under £13,000.00 plus VAT over 36 months and The Buyers Buddy provided a photocopier service agent that has been excellent. I can’t see a flaw to this service, in fact once the majority of schools hear about this I am sure Alan and his colleagues will be inundated. The nicest part? The proposed copier contracts were neutralised by The Buyers Buddy and I didn’t have to meet any photocopier salesmen at all!”
Stephanie Leigh, School Business Manager.
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A Top 20 Chartered Accountants
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50 offices in the UK.
“We were so impressed with Buyers Buddy`s ethos, expertise and method of MFD supply we recruited them to our Expense Control Division to provide our clients with the contractual protection and unique photocopier trade pricing structure that is enabling them to save a small fortune. A valued partner and a very effective service, they come highly recommended.”
John Linnard
MD, Haines Watts Expense Control (HWEC).
A Top 10 UK Independent School
“Buyers Buddy has helped us to deliver better facilities for our pupils, teachers, and other staff, at a much reduced cost. We have moved from a costly set up with 22 photocopiers (usually not networked) and with all staff using desktop printers, over 300 in all. These were mostly slow, expensive and with limited functionality. We now have a fully networked suite of 49 MFDs complete with control/audit software. These have much higher functionality and flexibility, but are also going to save a lot of money as the desktop printers are history, and the management information system that comes with it gives us much better control. We expect to reduce our costs by 35% over the contract life. £300,000 in total. The main advantages of using Buyers Buddy we found were:
- Knowing the right supplier to use for the job – trusted, local and with a genuine focus on customer service.
- Access to trade prices (which we tested through a tender process just to make sure).
- In depth knowledge of all the contractual and commercial tricks of the photocopying trade and how not to fall for them (again).
We simply did not have the experience in house to spot some of these.”
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