Portsmouth Highbury College

The Brief

Highbury is a dynamic, award winning College providing vocational and applied academic courses from entry through to university level, specialist services for business and education in the community.

As one of the most dynamic Colleges in the South East, Highbury boasts five sites and is undergoing extensive redevelopment that will provide some of the most modern learning facilities in Europe. Their focus on delivering best practice and value for money led to a review of utility costs and procurement processes with UES.

The Solution

  • A detailed review of utility procurement processes to identifycost saving opportunities
  • A thorough analysis of energy requirements to ensure best value and practice
  • The identification of additional recycling and waste management measures thereby reducing environmental impact

“With absolute transparency, UES have delivered on their promise – the no risk, shared benefits approach has been an added benefit.”

Jonathan Cox, Executive Director of Finance & Corporate Services

The Benefit

  • Immediate savings in excess of £247,000 in eight months alone
  • An accurate and transparent utility procurement process that ensures best practice and value
  • Improved environmental management with reduced carbon footprint