"We retained Leaseguard earlier this year to manage all our Maintenance contracts and renewals. Not only have they taken on board more than 400 agreements and entered them all onto their OPTIMiSe systems (a really effective way of actively managing contracts, communication and decision making), they have engaged effectively with all our key users to ensure they fully understand our needs and have negotiated the agreements the Trust needs. In addition they have already saved us over £225,000 over the life of the contracts they have renegotiated thus far!"

"The systems and expertise Leaseguard provide have enabled us to gain control of our maintenance contracts, meet our risk management obligations, and generate savings in the region of 10% of overall spend.''

"Since its introduction, OPTIMiSe has enabled the Trust to generate significant savings. The savings have been carefully measured and have grown year on year until they now represent annualised savings in excess of £1m per annum."

“Leaseguard were retained by the Trust in 1998, and throughout my involvement with them have not only procured and managed Trust leases effectively, but have been imaginative and innovative in their approach, delivering both direct savings to the Trust in excess of their costs and developing structures that delivered real solutions to some of the Trust’s funding problems. This was particularly evident in the planning and implementation of the move to the hospital, where Leaseguard were heavily involved in modelling many iterations of the funding plan for equipping the new facility; Leaseguard’s commitment and professionalism was a key factor in the success of this equipping project, and was clear evidence of the benefit to the Trust of having access to their level of expertise - and their excellent Lease Management systems.”

"The services Leaseguard deliver - and the excellent level of service they give - provide value way in excess of their fees"

"From the outset Leaseguard have proved that they bring strong technical and commercial expertise to this complex area. What has been equally impressive, however, is the level of support and commitment they have provided throughout the leasing process"

"The deal structure Leaseguard developed for us delivered an immediate bottom line saving of around £400,000 on a spend of £3M on assets."

"Of the 39 maintenance contracts that Leaseguard have renegotiated on our behalf, we have accepted 37 proposals, giving the Trust a saving of over £173,000. This was an excellent project, professionally conceived, resourced and delivered."

"Leaseguard spent time understanding our specific needs for this contract; they understood our requirements and offered suggestions to enhance the existing relationship with our supplier. The outcome resulted in Leaseguard delivering a solution which offered quality and continuity, and in addition, significant savings".

"Having discussed the requirements with end users, Leaseguard have provided the Trust with a revised contract which offers not only a consolidated start date but also significant savings over the term of the agreement as well as sufficient flexibility to allow us to sign up to this with confidence. This proposal, and its ongoing management, will ease administration and guarantee continuity of service for the Trust".

"Since I took over the role of EBME Manager for Southport earlier this year, Leaseguard have helped me to get to grips with the numerous maintenance contracts held across the Trust. Leaseguard support the Trust and consistently provide a first class service, often resulting in savings against current spend on Trust contracts. In the brief time I have worked with Leaseguard, they have offered a dedicated and professional service".

"We are extremely pleased with the maintenance contract which Leaseguard have negotiated on our behalf. They have listened to our requirements and have presented a renewal option which not only includes upgraded equipment, but which also provides us a huge cost reduction with savings in excess of £30,000, on a total spend of £66,500. This equates to an overall reduction of over 45% over the term of the contract."

"The Trust was provided with a quotation from the supplier for a 5-year maintenance agreement with an annual cost of £82,000. The Trust passed this proposal to Leaseguard to negotiate on their behalf. Following discussions with key stakeholders, Leaseguard negotiated a proposal which reflected the life of the asset and provided improved flexibility in addition to achieving savings to the Trust in excess of £80,000 over the term of the agreement. This is typical of the excellent service provided by Leaseguard."

"Leaseguard have secured a deal that saves the Trust over £27,000, provides us with flexibility, and ensures that additions to the contract attract the same discounted rates - and Leaseguard will police the contract to ensure this is the case.."

"We'd sent a Sterile Docker Unit back to the supplier for a routine service in March 2009 - by November, and after countless attempts by the Trust to chase this up with the supplier, we were beginning to think the equipment would never been seen again! Within 2 weeks of involving Leaseguard the equipment had been located, an urgent service provided and its return to the department arranged. Finally drawing this matter to a close has undoubtedly saved the Trust valuable time and resource".

'Leaseguard have recently secured a four year maintenance contract for various pieces of equipment in sterile services. The flexibility that the contract offers allows me to add and remove equipment to and from the contract throughout its life. This equipment has been without a maintenance contract for more than two years but, thanks to Leaseguard's persistence and intervention, I am happy to say this is no longer the case.'

"When Leaseguard suggested to me that the best option for my contract was to put it out to tender, I was slightly apprehensive. However, I am very pleased to report that the process was managed professionally and achieved an incredible saving of nearly £36,000. This was all done without compromising any of the services that are imperative for the smooth running of my equipment."

Leaseguard recently managed a tender exercise on behalf of CUH. By testing the market for alternative suppliers, they have improved upon the quality of the current service, generated significant savings and reduced administration by securing the contract over a longer term.