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RM chosen for London CfP
RM chosen for London CfP.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RM PLC\n22 March 2007\n\n\n22nd March 2007\n\n\n RM chosen for London 'Computers for Pupils' initiative.\n\nRM has been appointed preferred bidder by the London Grid for Learning Trust\n(LGfL) for a framework agreement to provide PC hardware, support services and\nInternet connectivity as part of London's Computers for Pupils programme.\nComputers for Pupils is a Department for Education and Skills (DfES) initiative,\nintended to provide home access to ICT for the most disadvantaged pupils.\n\nAs part of the programme, RM will offer schools in London a wide choice of PC\nhardware, including products from its own range and from other manufacturers.\nThis hardware will be complemented by a package of software and support,\ndesigned specifically to enhance educational outcomes. RM will also be\nresponsible for delivering mobile and home-based broadband Internet\nconnectivity, incorporating the Group's RM SafetyNet filtering service.\n\nCommenting on the selection, Brian Durrant, Chief Executive of LGfL, said:\n\n'LGfL took the lead in undertaking a competitive procurement exercise on behalf\nof London's local authorities. The RM solution met with considerable support\nfrom the evaluation team and we're pleased to have an outcome which meets our\noriginal vision of a fully integrated solution from a single vendor.'\n\nTim Pearson, CEO of RM, said:\n\n'A report published by the London School of Economics in 2004 suggested a link\nbetween home access to ICT and educational attainment. It's great news that RM\nhas been selected to work with LGfL - and schools across London - to help\ndeliver that benefit for some of the capital's most disadvantaged pupils.'\n\n\nNotes:\n\nThe RM Group is a leading provider of educational products and services to\nschools, colleges & universities, local government and central government\neducation departments & agencies. Founded in 1973, RM works closely with\neducationalists to use new products, processes and technology to improve\nteaching and learning and is recognised as a leading innovator in the\neducational information and communications technology (ICT) arena.\n\nThe London Grid for Learning (LGfL) is a Consortium of all London's local\nauthorities working in collaboration through the LGfL Trust. It procures and\ndelivers high quality educational broadband services on behalf of local\...