Case Studies
Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
Place Group has assisted the Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust throughout a rapid period of growth, and in partnership have grown the Trust from 17 to 25 high quality schools with more growth planned.
So far, we have:
- Collaborated with the Trust to create a strategic business and operational plan to support their growth ambitions.
- Overseen 8 academy conversions.
- Applied for, and been successful in receiving funding on the Trust’s behalf.
- Procured and overseen the implementation of a new Trust-wide catering contract and HR and Payroll solution.
“Place Group has been instrumental in fuelling our growth journey, offering invaluable support every step of the way. With the recent addition of our 25th school, they have been a crucial partner, revolutionising our operations and propelling us far beyond our future growth objectives.”
Stephen Barrett | Chief Operating Officer
Diocese of Chichester Academy Trust
West Midlands Growth Company
Place Group supported West Midlands Growth Company to develop a tender response for the Global Diatomic Programme (Digital Innovation Transformative Change) contract, to generate inward investment for West Midlands based SMEs and to establish a cleantech hub across the region. The tender was successful with Connected Places Catapult awarding the contract to WMGC.
“In addition, Place worked with us to put a strategic procurement plan in place for the next year and then continue to provide us with ad-hoc support as and when we need additional capacity to implement on the strategy.
“We’ve formed a fantastic partnership with them and one I’d wholly recommend to others looking for both strategic and tactical support.”
Pip Abercromby | Finance and Commercial Director
West Midlands Growth Company
West Midlands Metro
“Place Group provide a procurement resource hub to support critical contracts for Midland Metro; high quality and committed consultants that quickly have become part of our in-house team. Place Group provides efficient and knowledgeable resource and always delivers excellent results. I’d have no hesitation in recommending them.” Wajid Hussain, Finance Manager
Christ Church Secondary Academy
Place Group has developed an ongoing relationship with Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT). We supported the pre-opening phase of Christ Church Secondary Academy after helping to produce the successful free schools application. The establishment is now ready to welcome students in September 2021. We also advised and supported BDMAT with the academisation processes.
“Place Group is delighted to have supported Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust to help deliver a brand new secondary school for the Yardley Wood community in Birmingham. Christ Church Secondary Academy will open its doors for the first time this September to welcome its founding Year 7 students.” Vackas Mohammed, Client Manager
To find out more about the new Christ Church Secondary Academy please click here