Education
Transform education with secure, scalable digital solutions
Educational institutions face a shifting mix of financial uncertainty, evolving learning models, intensifying cyber threats and the need for a strategic, sustainable approach to digital inclusion. Success is no longer only about adopting new technology. It is about driving student achievement, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring resilient operations across every stage of the education journey.
Transform your institution’s potential with expert guidance.
The realities facing education institutions
Sector leaders now have to deliver digital innovation, support inclusion and wellbeing and adapt rapidly to changing financial and regulatory landscapes. With mounting cost pressures, legacy infrastructure risks and new government safety net mechanisms: such as a clearing-style process for institutional failure: universities, colleges and academies need solutions that secure continuity and protect reputation.
Budgets are tight and timelines fixed. Plans phase delivery and risk accordingly.
SCC partners with education organisations to modernise with confidence, blending sector expertise with scalable services in digital workplace, cloud, cybersecurity, analytics and specialist EdTech. Our approach simplifies operations, strengthens institutional resilience and enables measurable improvements in teaching, learning, compliance and sustainability.
Modern IT for real learning outcomes
Strategic IT underpins every student’s journey: from admissions to alumni, across physical and virtual campuses, in steady state and during unforeseen events. SCC delivers integrated digital tools, cloud enabled platforms, AI driven analytics and accredited cyber protection that keep institutions agile, compliant and resilient. Our record alongside universities, colleges, MATs and schools ensures students receive consistently high value, supportive experiences, even at moments of uncertainty or transition.
Opportunities, challenges and SCC solutions for education
Insights and resources
Recycle and save: a new way for education IT
Education is one of the biggest recipients of public spending in the UK – but despite this, the sector is feeling the strain more than ever. According to the Institute for Financial Studies, the sector received £99 billion in 2020-21, second only to healthcare and around 4.5% of UK national income. However, for a variety…
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Ransomware defence in Higher Education: how to safeguard your institution
Ransomware attacks may have been around a while, but they’re still just as damaging – becoming increasingly sophisticated, and unfortunately, increasingly common. Further Education institutions are worryingly over-exposed to ransomware attacks. Although heavily reliant on data, including employee and student information, payment details and even course material, stretched budgets and a focus on student safety…
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SCC and NDNA
SCC provides a dedicated proactive account management for all NDNA customers, with aligned contacts who are responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of accounts. This dedicated account management is specifically aligned to our UK education customers and therefore understands the critical nature of service delivery within the sector and have awareness and knowledge of…
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Digital automation in the education sector
Maintaining a high quality of teaching and supporting good student outcomes is more challenging for the UK education sector now than it has perhaps ever been. This is particularly the case within higher education, where competition between universities and colleges for the best staff and students is increasing. Students have ever higher expectations around welfare,…
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SCC named on CCS Big Data and Analytics Agreement
SCC, Europe’s largest independent IT solutions firm, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Big Data and Analytics agreement. SCC has been awarded a Framework Contract for Lot 2 on the agreement, which offers commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software specifically for big data and analytics capabilities to Public Sector organisations. This includes:…
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SCC Document Services is a brand new supplier on the KCS Framework
SCC are delighted to be a brand new supplier on the KCS Procurement Services framework under the provision of Multi-Functional Devices and Digital Solutions in lots 1 and 2. This framework covers the provision of multi-functional devices and digital solutions, including both A4 and A4/A3 networked and standalone multi-functional devices, printers, high volume print room…
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Why choose SCC? Your strategic partner in education
Proven education experience
With five decades working side by side with leading education organisations, SCC combines deep sector knowledge, technical breadth and a pragmatic, outcome led approach. From student lifecycle support to securing critical data and scaling in turbulent times, SCC helps every institution innovate with confidence, resilience and a clear focus on student success.
Extensive partner ecosystem
Our alliances with Microsoft, Cisco, HPE, Dell, Apple and others, accessed through frameworks such as G Cloud, NEUPC and JISC, let us deliver tailored, high quality solutions without vendor lock in.
Commitment to sustainability
Through our Recyclea programme, net zero commitments and sustainable supply chain services, SCC helps institutions align with ESG targets while modernising IT. Our lifecycle services enable classrooms and campuses to operate securely, cost effectively and sustainably.
Frameworks
What our education customers say
As with universities across the country, Confirmation and Clearing is always such a busy time for Queen Mary and we are very pleased to have delivered a particularly successful Conformation and Clearing this year. Fundamentally, this demonstrates the growing reputation and appeal of Queen Mary. However, success also hinges on effective operations. The Ring Central telephony and call centre service powered by SCC worked seamlessly, and we were so pleased with how we all pulled together to help ensure this success.
Rachel Bence, Chief Information Officer, Queen Mary University of London
The University of Nottingham has awarded a key framework agreement to SCC for the supply of end user devices, IT infrastructure and consultancy services. By working in Partnership, SCC will expand and enhance existing expertise with Information Services and provide a high standard of additional consultancy to the University in order to support the ambitious Digital Transformation Programme. A programme designed to further the University’s position as a pioneering university that provides an exceptional education and an outstanding student experience.
Daniel Stapleton, IT Strategic Supplier Relationship Manager, University of Nottingham
SCC has been a strategic partner to the University of Birmingham since 2017 for compute technologies. As part of our collaborative relationship, SCC takes a consultative approach and works closely with the university to deliver value outside of the main contract agreement, including regular whiteboard sessions and guidance across all aspects of our IT strategy. SCC provides the University of Birmingham with tangible value and excellent service and we look forward to developing our established partnership further and delivering long-term IT innovation together.
Ian McBride, Core Infrastructure Services Team Manager, University of Birmingham
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Meet our specialists
Rebecca Tyler
Head of Local Government & Education – SCC 4years, 8mths
Rebecca is passionate about success and leads the Local Government & Education branches using her wealth of knowledge and experience. With a proven track record and in excess of 30 successful years working in the Public Sector, Rebecca has achieved Global Vendor recognition for her achievements. Rebecca also set up her own business and got investment to create a solution for the Public Sector using her IPR. Rebecca takes great pride in working with her teams, supporting their success and achieving their goals.
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The SCC Advantage
SCC serves as a strategic partner in navigating complex IT landscapes, offering integrated support across digital workplaces, data and AI requirements, enterprise software management, infrastructure and cloud environments. Explore how our expertise enables organisations to implement lasting, efficient solutions at every stage of transformation.
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Unlock the power of AI with integrated solutions designed for any organisation, no matter where you are on your transformation journey. Discover how our AI services help you streamline operations, improve decision-making, and achieve lasting impact, all with a flexible, secure and vendor-neutral approach. See how we provide support from strategy through deployment, so your business can innovate with confidence and future-readiness.
Flexible payment solutions
SCC’s payment solutions provide organisations with flexible, data-driven options to invest in technology without the constraints of upfront capital. Examine how our approach balances operational agility, asset management, and financial stewardship for sustainable outcomes.
SCC Consultancy
SCC’s Consultancy Practice helps customers align their tech strategy with their business strategy – enabling your business and driving ROI. Our consultants support you on your journey, specialising in: AI, M&A, Programme Recovery, Application Transformation, and Change & Adoption.