Case Studies...

Bradfield College- An Outstanding Independent School.
“The BuyersBuddy 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.

The Holt School- An excellent, highly sought after school.

“The BuyersBuddy 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 The BuyersBuddy’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.

Cox Green School- A performing arts and media specialist school.

“We were in need of a new high volume photocopier without the funds to pay for it! The BuyersBuddy were 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 The BuyersBuddy.Very efficient indeed.” - Gill Newman, Business Manager.

Chatsmore Catholic High School-

A Specialist Arts College
“I read about The BuyersBuddy 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 BuyersBuddy 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 BuyersBuddy and I didn’t have to meet any photocopier salesmen at all!”
Stephanie Leigh, School Business Manager.

Too good to be true? You decide...

Anadarko Algeria Corporation - 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 The 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.

Feltham Construction Ltd – A £50 million turnover, high quality construction company.

“The BuyersBuddy 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 BuyersBuddy 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.

Haines Watts Chartered Accountants (HWCA)- A Top 20 Chartered Accountants with over 50 offices in the UK.

“We were so impressed with The BuyersBuddy`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).

St Julies Catholic High School – A Specialist Language College
“Haines Watts, our Accountants, recommended The BuyersBuddy 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.

...too good to be true..?