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RM extend Tesco School Scheme
RM extend Tesco School Scheme.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n RM PLC\n03 May 2007\n\n 3rd May 2007\n\n RM extends schools scheme relationship with Tesco\n\n\nRM has been selected as supplier for a second flagship schools initiative run by\nTesco. The Group has been appointed for Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs, which\nwill run in autumn 2007. The Group already supplies ICT equipment for the Tesco\nComputers for Schools scheme, which it has been involved with for eight years.\n\nTim Pearson, CEO of RM, commented:\n\n'It's great news that Tesco has now chosen us to work with them on their two\nmajor schools initiatives.\n\n'Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs is new for RM. However, our experience of\nworking on voucher-based schools schemes, combined with the sourcing and\ndistribution capabilities of our TTS subsidiary, which already supplies sports\nequipment, means we can offer Tesco - and the schools - a really high level of\nservice.\n\n'Since we were first selected for Tesco Computers for Schools in 2000, thousands\nof schools have benefited enormously from the innovative ICT products we've\nsupplied on behalf of Tesco. In 2006, schools received £9.5m worth of equipment\nand vouchers for the 2007 scheme are currently being issued in Tesco stores.'\n\n - Ends -\n\n\nFor further information, please contact:\nMike Greig/Phil Hemmings, RM plc 08450 700300\nMark Antelme, Brunswick 020 7404 5959\n\n\nNotes:\n\nFounded in 1973, the RM Group is a leading provider of educational products and\nservices to schools, colleges & universities, local government, and central\ngovernment education departments & agencies. RM works closely with\neducationalists to create new products, processes and technology which improve\nteaching and learning.\n\nTesco Sport for Schools and Clubs was launched in 2005. Over 30,000 schools and\nclubs have registered for the scheme and last year over £11m of sports equipment\nand coaching sessions was given away. Through its TTS subsidiary, RM will\nprovide all of the sports equipment for the 2007 scheme. Vouchers for the 2007\nwill be issued in Tesco stores in October/November 2007, with fulfilment in\n2008.\n\nRM acquired TTS Group Ltd, a specialist distributor of high quality curriculum\nresources, in September 2004. Since its acquisition by RM, TTS has continued to\ngrow both turnover and profit and has recently moved into a new distribution\ncentre in N...