WME Launch Decarbonisation
Framework

WME launch first of its kind, “Education Decarbonisation” framework, in partnership with Barker 

WME are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new framework aimed at supporting the decarbonisation of the education sector.

The single supplier framework has been awarded to Barker following a robust PCR compliant tender exercise and provides a route to market for any education establishment in the UK looking to access a range of decarbonisation consultancy solutions.

The framework forms part of WME’s “Use Cleaner, Use Less” strategy, supporting our public sector customers transition to a low carbon future.

Introducing Barker

Barker Associates is a multi-disciplinary Professional Property Consultancy with over 30 years’ experience in the education sector. 

Barker live and breathe education providing a complete range of services, from energy and sustainability to project management and the redevelopment of entire sites. As one of the leading education property consultants in the UK, Barker are proud to be partners with some of the sector’s most influential organisations, such as Confederation of School Trusts (CST) / Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) / Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and The Trust Network (TTN).

What can be accessed via the framework

This framework provides compliant access to an education specific, decarbonisation specialist who offers a comprehensive range of services that will support your transition to a low carbon future.

The Framework will help you lower energy use, carbon emissions and energy costs, while improving your learning environment, boosting the wellbeing of staff and students by making comfortable, healthy and productive spaces.

This initial consultancy covers, amongst other things, the following services:

-            Provision of desk based or on-site energy audits

-            Heat Decarbonisation Plans

-            LED Lighting Audits

-            Solar PV Audits

-            Condition Surveys

-             Project Delivery

-            Thermal Modelling

-            Feasability Studies

-            Production of net zero roadmaps

-            Provision of EPC’s and DEC’s

-            Funding Support

Barker also has expertise and knowledge in implementing various low carbon technologies to help the education sector reduce energy consumption. These include Heat Pumps, CHP, Battery Storage and Building Management Systems.

Rob Gould, Partner at Barker added, “At Barker we are absolutely delighted to be appointed to this groundbreaking framework. This award aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate decarbonisation in the public sector. At Barker, we are committed to providing innovative and effective solutions that help education organisations reduce their carbon footprint and create healthier, more sustainable environments for students and staff. This partnership with WME is a significant step forward in our shared goal of driving the transition to a low carbon future”.

Complete Energy Solutions for Education

WME is a leading energy procurement provider across the education sector, providing a range of energy procurement solutions, service offerings and an advanced energy monitoring platform. Our partnership with Barker enables us to offer a market-leading decarbonisation solution, helping educational institutions to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt sustainable practices.

This new framework demonstrates our committed to providing innovative and comprehensive energy solutions to our customers, and our partnership with Barker marks a significant step forward in achieving this goal. With their skills, expertise and experience in the education sector, Barker brings invaluable insights and capabilities to enhance our service offering, focusing on decarbonisation consultancy and solutions.

Gavin Owen, WME’s Head of Business Development commented, “We are delighted to launch this new and exciting framework and our partnership with Barker. WME already provides a wide range of energy procurement solutions through our DfE approved energy frameworks, but this exciting new collaboration further enhances our service offering to the sector providing an opportunity for education settings to reduce their carbon emissions and ultimately their energy spend so vital funds can be retained for the benefit of our future generation. We believe we are now a true “one-stop-shop” for all things energy related across the education sector”.

How to access the framework

This framework is open to the whole of the education sector, not specifically WME customers.

To access the framework, or find out more about what the framework offers, please get in touch directly with WME using our “contact us” page.

The launch of this new framework represents an exciting milestone for WME and Barker. Together, we are poised to revolutionise decarbonisation solutions for the education sector, providing tailored and innovative offerings that empower educational institutions to achieve their sustainability goals. We look forward to embarking on this journey together and making a meaningful impact in the transition towards a more sustainable future.