ICT Services for Schools

ICT Services for Schools

“The quality of service

offered over the years has

been supportive. Every aspect

has been delivered in an efficient

and professional manner. Every

member of staff has been courteous,

polite and reliable. First class.”

Jennifer Sinclair, Alderwood Primary

School and Children’s Centre

Contents

Welcome ... p 1 Why Us? ... p 2 Our Partnership Promise ... p 3 Central Services ... p 4 Hardware and Software ... p 5 Support and Installation ... p 6 Telephony Services ... p 7 E-Safety ... p 8 Sustainable Learning ... p 9 Meru Services ...p 10 CCTV & Security System Installations ...p 11

Welcome

Welcome to GS Plus’ ICT and Telecoms Services

for Schools.

In this brochure you’ll find a comprehensive package of ICT services to support your school which can be tailored to suit your particular needs.

Our expertise means you will receive the best advice and technical support. Our independence means we can source the best deals from the world’s leading manufacturers, and pass those savings directly onto you.

We pride ourselves on a flexible approach. If you are unable to find what you need in this brochure, please contact us and we will be happy to provide a solution that is right for you. We are confident that we can provide you with the highest

quality and most competitive and reliable ICT services on the market. We look forward to working with you to achieve

the very best for your school.

“We trust them to

do the best for the

school and its children.”

Maire Williams, St Thomas More

Catholic Primary School

Why work with us?

We offer a complete, tailored ICT and Telecoms service package at truly

competitive prices.

Because our service is fully bespoke, we don’t publish a set tariff of charges. However, our independence means we can source the best (and cheapest) deals from the world’s leading manufacturers, and pass those savings directly onto you.

As a public/private service partnership, we offer the very best skills, knowledge and experience from our respective companies. We have an excellent track record for delivery and customer support going back decades.

GS Plus is a modern multi services company leading the market in quality service provision. Our customers have confidence in the quality of the services we provide, which also create jobs that support the local economy. We have exceptional experience in our field, having been the main service provider within the Royal Borough of Greenwich for several decades, prior to us becoming known as GS Plus.

Our service areas have accreditation and trade body membership relevant to the sectors they operate in, ranging from ISO9001, 14001 and 18001 to Food for Life, CHAS, IIP, SUSTAIN. www.gsplus.org

FLR Spectron is an award-winning* business offering bespoke communications solutions to small, medium and large businesses throughout the UK, with over 21 years experience in the telecommunications industry.

We specialise in the procurement, installation and maintenance of all telecommunications solutions including business telephone systems, fixed lines, broadband, VOIP and mobiles. In addition we offer complete IT and Monitoring solutions from Installation, Back up Support, CCTV Monitoring, Vehicle Tracking, Intruder Alarm and Door Entry Systems.

The foundation of our business is our

customers, supported by our dedicated team of professionals who provide expert knowledge in complete client services.

We are Investors in People Silver, ISO9001 and ISO14001 Accredited.

www.flrs.co.uk

*Bromley Business Awards 2013 winners of: Business of the Year, Best Medium Sized Business, Best Employer and Staff Development Best Business Awards 2013: Best Small to Medium Size Business London Business Awards 2014: Finalist

Our Partnership Promise

• We’re a one-stop shop for ICT and Telecoms service and support,

saving you

time and effort

• We guarantee competitive and transparent pricing,

saving you money

• We have a friendly customer support team 24/7,

solving your problems

• We offer bespoke service contracts with no hidden costs or tie-ins,

giving you

complete control

• We reduce energy consumption and emissions, contributing to

saving

our planet

Central Services

Removing the need for in-house provision

Facilitated by qualified professionals we play a crucial role in the day-to-day operation and support of schools. We can access and diagnose problems within minutes to minimise disruption.

Features

• remote backup service for schools • school VPN

• remote user management

Benefits

• guarantees data security

• offers round the clock user access to school network services

• minimises disruption and hassle with off-site maintenance

“You can go to them with any problem and you know it will be fixed.” Faustina Challons Business Manager, Eglinton School

Hardware and Software

Supplying the very best for the lowest price possible

We understand that schools require the best hardware and software possible for their students’ education. The leading manufacturers including: HP, Toshiba, Sony, Dell and Fujitsu are all accessible to our team, together with a full range of software, accessories and peripherals we will endeavour to get the best price for you.

We prefer to keep it as simple as possible, no jargon or long technical phrases just listening and providing the very best solution to satisfy your schools every need within ICT.

Features

• purchasing independence for the best deals available

• access to the widest range of hardware from 100’s of manufacturers

• full range of personal and mobile computing solutions

Benefits

• having the right Hardware and Software in place is key to helping drive achievement in schools and businesses

• we offer clear, unbiased advice • we can create and package the best

deal and option for your school or business

“Expertise, service and overall helpfulness - we wouldn’t know what to do without their support!” Jennifer Sinclair

Alderwood Primary School and Children’s Centre

Support and Installation

Expert technical support on or offsite

Many schools may not have the resources to staff an in-house ICT support team. We provide these technical support services so you don’t have to.

Features

• team of experienced technicians used to working with schools

• onsite technicians to help with technical issues • remote technical support when you need it • respectful, helpful and responsive support • impartial advice on system improvements

Benefits

• problems prevented, not just fixed

• minimised disruption and classroom interruption • outsourced services, reduced staff costs

“It is so comforting to know that computer support is available to us when we need it. The team are always helpful, informative and ensure any ICT issues are dealt with quickly. This is imperative in a school environment!”

Vivienne French Gibbens Business Manager, Ealdham Primary School

Telephony Services

Flexible, lower cost communications solutions

Our complete range of telecoms products and services will meet and exceed your school’s needs. Our services are also scalable, meaning you can easily adapt them as your requirements change.

Features

• FREE local calls

• Special rate of 2p per minute on calls to any * UK National landline and UK mobiles UK national landline and UK mobiles

• BT Wholesale rates on line rentals – noticeably reducing costs • Computer and telephone cabling including data point

installation and repair work

• IT Suite relocation and upgrades, also linking outbuildings/ Portacabins onto main school network

• Supply and installation of new bespoke telephone systems exploiting latest IP technology

• Support and maintenance of existing telephone systems • SIMS – full integration with our telephone systems

(screen pop ups, click to dial from pupil records and more …) • Auto attendant services (“thank you for calling ABC school,

press 1 for …”)

• Wi-Fi solutions designed to provide optimum coverage and learning support

Benefits

• Noticeably reducing costs across all service areas • Consolidation of telephony services

• Calls and lines carried over the BT Network rather than multi-carriers • Provide efficient scalable services designed around your

school(s) individual needs

• Providing resilient backbone for your IT and telephony networks • Our expert team will work closely with you to achieve your project aims *To numbers beginning 01, 02…

E-Safety

Protecting and educating your children, parents and staff

We provide practical advice and smart technology to safeguard pupils and meet Ofsted e-safety recommendations.

Features

• learn more about e-safety • talk to an e-safety specialist • know what your pupils are doing • be alerted to e-safety concerns • get e-safety advice every month

Benefits

• improves e-safety education • supports your legal duty of care • meets Ofsted recommendations • promotes safer behaviour • engages parents in e-safety

Sustainable Learning

Save electricity, go green

With our ICT power management service you will use less energy, which can improve your energy efficiency rating and performance over time. It will improve your green credentials and save you money!

Features

• unused PCs automatically turned off at night • optimised computer power settings, saving

money when not in use • reduced power usage monthly

Benefits

• reduces CO2 emissions and energy bills

• saves up to £50 per year per computer currently left on overnight

• promotes a greener school and a cleaner environment

• a computer left on overnight for a year creates enough CO₂ to fill a double-decker bus

• 30% of people say they don’t shut down their PC • a typical primary school has 40 PCs and laptops – if

1 in 10 is left on overnight, that’s almost £200 per year in wasted electricity

• each computer uses 38% of its power when left on

standby

Meru Services

Keeping you connected

Welcome to a new kind of wireless LAN. Meru delivers consistent and reliable connectivity. Wireless LAN is an integrated solution designed for mobility, giving you full wireless coverage. It allows users to move freely around the school, while maintaining a fast, reliable and secure connection. Whether you’re designing a new network, have outgrown your current network, or are upgrading, our dedicated team of forward thinking ICT project managers and engineers can provide the right solution for your school.

Features

• Easy installation and maximum flexibility.

• Supports high quality mobile real-time applications like voice and video

• Adapted and scaled to meet the changing needs of your school

• Easily monitored and maintained from a central location

Benefits

• Wireless network tailored to suit the needs of your school • Consistent, reliable connectivity

• Provides a wide variety of monitoring • Improved accessibility and coverage

CCTV & Security

System Installations

and Services for Schools & Colleges

Alarmed images from your School / College are transmitted to our 24 Hour staffed monitoring station in Kent, where they are quickly evaluated by our experienced, Security Industry Authority (SIA) licensed operators, who are able to verify any potential threat to your Students or Teaching Staff and act according to the security threat.

Services include

• Installation of analogue, HD and IP CCTV systems • SIA licensed and SSAIB regulated services

• Supply and installation of Intruder alarms to PD6662 • Supply and installation of Access Control and Door Entry,

including networked systems , restricting Student access to designated areas.

• Automated gates, provide protection for Students and Teaching Staff • Monitoring contracts • Maintenance contracts • Key-Holding service • 24/7 Support

Benefits

• Monitoring of School / College out of normal working hours, or 24/7 if required

• Lone Worker protection for Teaching Staff, Caretakers etc.. • Time and attendance and other management reports to

help maximise staff efficiency

• Peace of mind knowing that you can monitor your School / College from anywhere in the world with broadband connection

OUR SERVICES COVER

• Educational Contract Catering • ICT Solutions for Business and Schools • Hospitality, Corporate and Event Catering • Fleet Repair, Supply and Management • Cleaning, Hygiene and Housekeeping • Transport Services including Coach Hire • Facilities Management

Please contact us for a free no obligation quote or to discuss your specific business requirements with an ICT specialist.

For full information on the services we offer please visit our website at www.gsplus.org

As a leading multi services company, GS Plus provides an extensive range of high quality, added value service solutions across a wide spectrum of business needs.

GS Plus ICT Support Services, PDC, Ground Floor, Eltham Green Complex, 1a Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, London SE9 5HH