We understand the importance of leasing for Educational Institutions to ensure the latest devices for students. In the Education sector, and across many other sectors, we have built a considerable portfolio of IT leased equipment across the UK and Europe. By working with CHG-MERIDIAN, you can have the utmost confidence that we will find the solution that best suits your organisation. CHG-MERIDIAN are members of the Finance and Leasing Association and are a recognised lessor on several DFE approved leasing frameworks.
At CHG-MERIDIAN UK, we specialise in delivering lease agreements that fully comply with Department for Education (DfE) and Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) guidelines, ensuring adherence to the School Financial Value Standard (SFVS). Our commitment to transparency and compliance means educational institutions can trust our leasing solutions to meet regulatory standards while optimising value for money.
We understand the importance of balancing financial stewardship with providing quality education. By partnering with CHG-MERIDIAN, schools gain access to tailored lease agreements that address their specific needs and objectives, all while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory requirements. With our expertise, schools can confidently navigate the complexities of leasing, knowing they are receiving solutions that prioritise both financial accountability and educational excellence.
We offer a sale and leaseback solution on a wide variety of assets. If your asset is less than 4 months old, we can pay you the original purchase price. If the asset is older than 4 months, we can offer you the net book value of the asset.
By using our sale and leaseback process, you can raise capital by selling your existing assets to CHG-MERIDIAN. There is zero disruption to your institution as you continue to retain all the benefits of usage yet transfer the risk of ownership and disposal to us.
One single upfront payment to take advantage of the residual value investment, with nothing to pay for the remaining minimum term of the lease.
Our carbonZER0 product allows customers to offset the CO₂ emissions that are generated in the transportation, production, use and end-of-lease phase of their ICT leased equipment.
The green agenda and sustainability is very much a hot topic in the public sector. Since 2019 it has been more commonly asked of Multi-Academy Trusts to provide reporting on their energy and carbon information as per ESFA regulations. This is why it is important to the Education team to support schools and trusts with our carbonZER0 offering, enabling carbon offsetting for your IT assets.
tesma is CHG-MERIDIAN’s in house asset and contract management system that allows complete transparency of your CHG-MERIDIAN leased assets and your own assets via the 'own asset' module. Used in the public sector by many local authorities and Multi-Academy Trusts, it provides complete visibility via bespoke reporting data. Asset data is populated by us, creating efficiencies for all users.
tesma's modular design can be used to procure, manage and track devices. It can also be used to manage the rollback of devices as well as provide financial information and cost centre breakdown for budgeting. Learn more about our asset management software.
Smartphones
Tablets
Laptops
Desktop PCs
Printers
Scanners
Keyboards
Docking station
Headphones
Smart watch
Camera
Mouse
Whiteboards
Projectors
TVs
Servers & storage
Educational technology encompasses any kind of technology that might be used to aid education. Laptops, for example, can help facilitate collaborative work amongst peers in the classroom. The mobility of the laptop as opposed to a desktop PC allows for flexible collaboration and discussion. Whereas headphones, for example, allow for more reflective solo learning in classrooms.
No, as CHG-MERIDIAN aren't a broker, we don't charge any of these.
The Education team will contact you 6 months before the end of the minimum term and ask how you would like to proceed.
Please refer to your signed master agreement which will detail your required notice period.
Yes, please speak to a member of the education team.
Yes, each contract is bespoke so please contact the education team for further details.
Financing can translate capital outlay into low monthly/quarterly payments; a lease structure can be developed to accommodate your budget constraints. Deferred payment terms will also help you obtain the equipment now rather than waiting for the next financial year.
The rental payments can be collected monthly, quarterly, annually or termly.
The rental payments will be fixed for the duration of the lease agreement.
