Best Start Nurseries

Context

Best Start Nurseries provides early years education and care across multiple sites. Energy services support essential operations such as heating, lighting, and safety.

Problem

Internal staff were burdened by recurring procurement tasks, taking time and focus away from children. Supplier communication became repetitive, and contract cycles required attention during key operational periods. Fluctuating energy markets introduced financial uncertainty that made long-term planning more difficult for the leadership team.

Solution

NGP handled procurement cycles across the entire estate, introducing a structured process with built-in cost control. Contract renewals were timed around budget windows, and procurement was aligned with operational demands. This freed internal teams from non-core admin and returned focus to the delivery of early years care.

“NGP has allowed us to concentrate on the things that matter to us – our children.”

— Claire Oliver