Empowering Smarter Tech Procurement for Schools: Why Next Technologies is Proud to Support MITIE

At Next Technologies, we believe that smarter procurement delivers better learning outcomes. As a proud sponsor of MITIE, we’re backing a community that shares our values: empowering IT leaders in education with the knowledge, tools, and support to make technology work better, faster, and fairer.

For over a decade, we’ve helped schools across Australia navigate the complexities of IT procurement. We’ve worked alongside ICT Directors, Business Managers and IT Coordinators in independent, Catholic and public schools to streamline the purchasing process, reduce waste, and deliver real value. Whether supporting a BYOD rollout, sourcing infrastructure, or managing complex tenders, our approach is simple: put the school first, always.

A Smarter, More Transparent Way to Buy

Many procurement challenges stem from opaque pricing and sales-driven tactics that prioritise vendor incentives over school outcomes. That’s where Next Technologies is different. Our open-book procurement model provides full visibility into costs and margins, giving your school the power to compare, benchmark, and make confident decisions with real clarity.

We show you the actual costs, the vendor quotes, and the options side by side, so you can make faster, fairer decisions with no hidden surprises. Whether you’re sourcing student devices, networking equipment or managing whole-of-school tenders, we help ensure genuine competition and best-value outcomes.

Supporting the Whole School Lifecycle

Technology doesn’t stop at procurement and neither do we.

Our team supports the full lifecycle of your school’s technology, from advisory and project planning through to deployment, asset management, and warranty tracking. Our award-winning NextX procurement platform gives you access to over 250,000 products, streamlined quote workflows, automated approvals, and real-time insights on orders, shipments and assets .

Schools can also tailor their experience with custom catalogues, defined budgets, and role-based access, ensuring purchasing stays aligned with policy, learning goals, and finance requirements.

Better BYOD, Built for Parents and Staff

BYOD doesn’t have to be hard. Our fully managed BYOD portals are custom-branded for your school and designed to make life easier for both parents and administrators.

From curated device catalogues and flexible payment options to pre-enrolment in MDM platforms like Jamf and Intune, we help schools deliver a seamless experience. Devices can be shipped direct to student homes or pre-staged for first-day handout; fully configured, labelled, and classroom-ready.

We even offer tailored onboarding kits with personalised messages and protective skins, adding delight to the device handover and helping reinforce your school’s brand .

Trusted by Australia’s Leading School Groups

Our approach has been adopted by major school groups utilising centralised procurement while still supporting the individual requirements and unique profile of schools within the group. Through group-level procurement frameworks with fixed low margins and transparent tracking, these schools have achieved significant savings, improved service levels, and streamlined device delivery.

We’re proud to act as a true partner, not just a reseller. Our education consultants are trusted advisors, working as an extension of your internal team to plan, execute, and support major initiatives.

Why We Sponsor MITIE

MITIE plays a critical role in connecting and uplifting the IT leaders who make schools run. As a sponsor, we’re here to contribute, not just advertise.

We believe in open dialogue, shared learnings, and real partnership. If you’re navigating a major refresh, struggling with vendor lock-in, or just looking for a better way to support your school community, please get in touch.