Spectrum Consortium is RCPA’s Buying Partner
Open to all care providers in Somerset
What is Spectrum and how can it benefit you?
Spectrum is a well established buying consortium with an emphasis on the Care Sector including care homes, domiciliary care and supported living. We have been developing and sourcing discounts with major suppliers since 1992. Our directors are all care home operators with significant experience in the industry and have therefore developed an expertise in negotiating excellent deals and sourcing the right products.
By pulling together a large number of businesses including hospitality, dentists and schools we use our group buying power to negotiate discounts for you without compromising on quality. Members have benefitted from huge savings on pricing that is normally available only to large companies and our membership is FREE of charge!
We are big enough to influence suppliers and prices yet able to provide a personalised and friendly service to our members with preferential terms from national suppliers.
Our price comparison service can be accessed by our members to highlight available savings, while additional products are added to our lists through the ongoing sourcing of new supplier discounts.
We help you save on a range of products and services including uniforms, gloves & disposables, food, waste and stationery to name a few.
Over 180 Surrey Care Associsation members are registered with us and taking advantage of the favourable prices and terms we provide. Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what they say:
“Prospect Housing has been a member of Spectrum for over three years. We have always found the staff there knowledgeable, helpful and prompt when answering any questions. Prospect has also made good savings in buying food, contracts on clinical waste and have the best prices on vinyl gloves that we have found anywhere. Prospect are now looking forward to making savings on all our gas service agreements in the near future.” Jenny Partridge, Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger), Prospect Housing and Support Services
“As a domiciliary care provider we have benefited from savings on the purchase of gloves, aprons and uniforms by joining the Spectrum Care group. It is so simple, costs nothing to join and leaves you free to purchase from the supplier who can offer the best deal.” Andrew Lord, General Manager, Astor Care & Nursing Agency
“I would like to convey that I have been very pleased with Spectrum’s discounts and customer service and would highly recommend them.” Miss Zein Gajraj, Proprietor, Malmesbury House
To register or find out more, please return the download form to Spectrum
by Fax: 0208 605 0547
or Email: jackie@spectrumcareltd.co.uk or call the office and speak to
Jackie Spooner on 0208 605 0546
Through the Spectrum Consortium portfolio of suppliers, there are substantial savings to be made on high quality products and services.
We have negotiated extremely competitive rates and preferential terms; we know you will benefit from using our nominated suppliers.
Listed below are just samples of the Spectrum preferred suppliers you can benefit from.
Dry & Frozen Food
Is the UK’s leading foodservice company with sales of over £1billion a year. They are also the third largest non-food wholesaler in the UK and in addition to the ready to use items on the contract list they also supply full cleaning and laundry systems from the UK’s leading manufacturers. They have worked with Spectrum successfully for a number of years and provide a core range of 400 food essentials and over 200 cleaning and disposable products. By combining your food and non-food purchasing through 3663 will help to
minimise stockholding, deliveries and costs. Use Spectrum’s free invoice comparison to see how much you can save.
Pressure Care, Beds & Hoists
Receive substantial savings for Westmeria Healthcare products. Westmeria offer high quality robust products, full electrical CE certificated, very competitive rentals available offering the top service levels. The Westmeria team have the benefit of over 20 years experience in frontline care.
Clinical & Domestic Waste - PHS Allclear
By choosing PHS you are ensuring that waste is dealt with appropriately from collection through to disposal. In addition to the disposal of clinical waste, PHS can now deal with your domestic waste and recycling. Waste is handled in complete adherence to the law and in accordance of Best Practice guidelines. We have been dealing with this company for the past six years and over 400 members are now using their services at very competitive rates.
Telecoms, mobile, broadband
Meeting the telecom needs of small and large enterprises, Chess only partner with Tier One carriers to ensure they maintain the highest standards of service. Chess have developed strong relationships to deliver a wide range of products and a level of service and continuous customer support that sets them above competitors. They are never beaten on price for any telecom service – challenge Chess today.
Lift Maintenance
JJackson Lifts is a business of quality and service where customer needs come first. Since 1979 Jackson are now the largest independent lift maintenance organisation nationwide. This accomplishment is due to commitment of the team who aim to meet your needs and contribute to your efficiency.
Insurance
Part of one of the UK's largest retail insurance brokers, Aon's Medicover has been providing innovative insurance and risk management solutions to the owners of nursing and residential homes for over 20 years. You can benefit from a specifically developed Medicover products.
Uniforms
Alexandra plc - the UK's no.1 range of uniforms and workwear, including medical and catering clothing. Dedicated to innovative garment design, providing clients with top quality work clothes at the best prices and the highest level of service and support. See our discounted price list plus our double discounted range based on our top volume spend by members.
Stationery & Office Equipment
is offering you massive discounts across their whole Stationery catalogue. They have 5,500 items available to you on a next day delivery basis, all hugely discounted against the RRP. Take a look at the attached flyer to see examples of discounts available which are for Spectrum members only. ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Disposables & Care Home Supplies
Save money on your essential Care products from Gloves & Aprons, Inco Products Medical Equipment, Infection control, Janitorial Equipment and much more……
Save up to 70% with Care Shop, one of the best national suppliers for all your Care Home supplies