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Sponsors & Exhibitors 2008

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Catering

 

AVENANCE plc
Provision of Catering, Hospitality and Retail Services to the Further and Higher Education sector.  We focus on freshly prepared food, using locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.  Our innovative ideas and a wide variety of food offers, including healthy options, give exceptional value for money.

Avenance plc.Valley Drive, Swift Valley, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 1TQT. 01788 566116
www.avenance.co.uk

 
DOMETIC LTD  
Dometic is a leading international supplier of speciality refrigeration products for increased comfort.  Our units have been helping to overcome the issue of food pilfering within shared accommodation since the early 1990’s and what makes them ideal for use in this environment is that they are completely silent.
Dometic Ltd. 99, Oakley Rd. Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 9GE
www.dometic.co.uk

 

 

Host Contract Management Limited
Host is reshaping food service management with Caternet, a real-time web-based MIS that provides University caterers with comprehensive financial performance information across multiple campus catering outlets. Need to maximise your sales and gross profit whilst controlling your overheads? Please visit our website 
Host Contract Management, Liss House, Station Road , Liss GU33 7AD Tel. 01730 897070

www.hostmgt.com


SODEXHO EDUCATION SERVICES LTD
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Sodexho Universities are a dedicated provider of catering and facilities management services to the Higher Education Sector. Our approach is bespoke for each institution we partner and is based on improving the student experience, delivering an environmentally and ethically sound service, whilst improving the financial wellbeing of the University. For more information on our services please contact Tom Laskey Sodhexo Education Services Ltd Avebury House, Stonehill Green, Westlea, Swindon SN5 7UD Tel. 07730301146

www.sodexho-uk.com


Communications

 

Ask4
Ask4 provides broadband connectivity to student, business and residential premises around the UK , being the leading supplier of internet services to providers of student accommodation.  We offer various broadband packages along with additional services like internet TV, telephony, hosted storage and networking gaming on many sites.

4 Milton Street, Sheffield, Yorks S1 4JU Tel:  0844 555 5050
www.ask4.com

 

 

 

Cablecom Networking Limited
High-speed internet links, on-line gaming, IPTV, E-mail, instant messaging, IPCC TV – if you supply accommodation you need to provide excellent communication links.  Approximately 70,000 students are benefiting from networks installed by Cablecom on a no capital outlay basis.  Call and find out how we can help you today. 
3 Windmill Business Park, Kenn, North Somerset BS21 6SR Tel: 01275 793400

www.cablecomnetworking.co.uk

 

 

KEYCOM

We design, develop, install and deliver broadband based communications solutions and services for several markets:

-Tertiary Education, - Key workers, - Multi-Tenant units
Keycom has created a number of proprietary systems and applications and put together a menu of products and services designed to improve communications and facilitate access to information for institutions, students and key workers which include broadband, IPTV and WiFi Roaming Services

Keycom, University Court, Staffordshire Technology Park , Stafford ST18 0ES Tel. 01785 717777

www.keycom.co.uk

 

 

 

MASTERPOINT ENGINEERING LTD
IPTV, Internet and Telephony for Students
Masterpoint provides flexible yet comprehensive telephony, Internet and media (IPTV) solutions for student residences.

 

As well as the installation and support of the infrastructure, Masterpoint also provides a wide range of support services including helpdesk, on-line support, customised user guides, project management, equipment maintenance and on-site support.
MasterPoint, Erlang House,15 Tresham Street, Kettering, Northants NN16 8RS
Tel. 0870 4428844

www.masterpoint.co.uk 

 


 

Consultancy

Lockett and Co
Licensing Consultancy operating within England and Wales with an associated company in Scotland . We are a Class 1 centre for the British Institute of Innkeeping.  We can conduct courses at our own venues of in other suitable premises.  We have a wide corporate client based and have a first class track record of success in all areas of licensing.
13 Church Street, Kidderminster, Worcs , DY10 2AH Tel:  01562 864488

 

www.lockett.uk.com

 

RUSSELL PARTNERSHIP
The Russell Partnership is the UK ’s leading strategic hospitality consultancy specialising in catering, accommodation, conference and leisure markets.With offices in London , Middle East and Asia , our international team of experienced partners provide diverse and complementary industry skills.  Our project groups pioneer innovative approaches to create and develop profitable and effective business solutions.Our strategic methodology is founded on customer research and driven by a collection of unique, inter-related operational models.

 

The Russell Partnership, 17, Cavendish Square, London W1G 0PH
Tel. 020 7665 1888  

 

www.russellpartnership.com

 


Furniture, Fixtures & Fittings

 

Ellis Funiture

 

For over 100 years the Ellis name has been synonymous with high quality furniture.  The company is recognised as a major supplier to a many universities and has a reputation for providing both attractive and extremely durable ranges of furniture.  Back up with outstanding levels of service – Ellis is worth a visit!
J.T.Ellis & Co Ltd, Silver Street, Huddersfield HD5 9BA Tel. 01484 514212

 

www.ellisfurniture.co.uk/go.htm

 

 

TAPLANES OF HARROGATE 
*Designers and manufacturers of modular shower enclosures* Established in 1979, Taplanes have developed an impressive portfolio of leakproof shower solutions. Durability, reliability and speed of installation are the key factors when considering the various products provided by Taplanes.  In addition Taplanes provide a 12 year guarantee and offer a detailed site survey as standard.
Taplanes of Harrogate, Station Court, Nidd, HARROGATE, North Yorkshire HG3 3BN Tel. 01423 771645

 

www.taplanes.co.uk

 

 


 

Insurance


ENDSLEIGH INSURANCE SERVICES LTD
Endsleigh was originally founded by the National Union of Students in 1965.  We have since grown to become one of the UK's leading independent intermediaries providing a wide range of insurance products. We are the UK’s no 1 student insurance provider, trusted by over 90 UK Universities, Colleges and private sector student accommodation providers insuring in excess of 210,000 students.

 

Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd. Shurdington Road, CHELTENHAM GL51 4UE
Tel:  01242 866851

 

www.endsleigh.co.uk

 


UK & IRELAND INSURANCE SERVICES LTD
UK and Ireland Insurance provide a range of personal and commercial insurance products to individuals and businesses.  Personal insurance to students, graduates and young professionals living in University accommodation or private rented accommodation.  Block insurance products to universities and accommodation providers and ability to utilise commercial expertise for other commercial insurance requirements.
UK and Ireland Insurance Services Bank House, Warwick Street, Prestwich Manchester M25 3HN Tel. 0777 9151067

 

www.ukandireland.com

 


Laundry Providers

 

 

ARMSTRONG COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS
Laundry solutions from two of the most experienced companies in the industry – Armstrong and Goodman Sparks.  Our extensive national activities in your sector cover fully managed income generating schemes, low cost rentals, installation of large on-premise laundry facilities, and above all, friendly, no nonsense, no obligation laundry consultancy.
Armstrong Laundry Systems, Ampere Road, Newbury, Berks RG14 2AE Tel.01873 810807
www.armstrong-laundry.co.uk 

CIRCUIT Managed Laundry Systems   

Market leader for fully-managed laundry facilities for all accommodation sectors.  Total laundry solutions to hundreds of sites throughout the UK and Ireland. A partnership with Circuit is guaranteed to be both highly profitable and hassle free, providing you with substantial regular income for no capital outlay.

 

Circuit, Victoria Court, Meadowcroft Lane, Ripponden, West Yorks. HX6 4AJ Tel. 0800 032 0070
www.circuitgroup.com

 

 


 

Professional Services - Residential & Housing

 

LIBERTY LIVING plc

 

Liberty Living plc is the exclusive property asset manager for the student accommodation funds managed by Brandeaux Funds Management, the first investment fund created to invest solely in the asset class.  Brandeaux’s promise to its investors is to produce steady returns with low volatility and therefore the Liberty Living approach to student accommodation management is to emphasise long term relationships and operational excellence.

Liberty Living, Level 32, 30 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8EP Tel: 020 7398 7430

 

www.libertyliving.co.uk

 

OPAL PROPERTY GROUP LTD

 

Opal are the UK’s leading providers of residential accommodation for the student (with 85% of it’s 16,500 bedrooms under agreement with universities) and private residential markets. Opal’s significant experience of design, build, finance and operation are utilised on every scheme so that an integrated solution which meets the needs of our customers is provided.
Opal Property Group Ltd, The Place, Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2TP T. 0161 2332944
www.opalpropertygroup.com

 

SAVILLS 
Surveyors specialising in Student Accommodation to include consultancy, valuation and agency.

 

Savills, 20, Grosvenor Hill, London W1 3HQ T. 020 7016 3765 www.savills.co.uk

 

UNITE

 

The UNITE Group is the UK ’s leading provider of student hospitality and is home to some 38,000 students in 29 towns and cities across the UK UNITE undertakes the planning, development and on-site management of all their properties, delivering a wide range of modern, safe and community based environments.  UNITE’s accommodation is designed around student research to ensure the facilities and services offered are suited to their customer needs
UNITE, The Core, 40, Thomas St., Bristol BS1 6SZ T. 07968 552868
www.unite-group.co.uk

 

UPP 
University Partnerships Programme (UPP) provides an innovative solution to the development, ownership and operation of university student residential accommodation.  UPP aims to be the first choice private sector provider of asset and infrastructure based services to universities and their students.
UPP, Fourth Floor,Weston House, 246 High Holborn, London  WC1V 7EX
T. 020 7280 4400 www.UPP-ltd.com

 

 

Watkin Jones Group
Construction, development management company, specialising in student residential accommodation 
Watkin Jones Group, Llandygai, Bangor Gwynedd LL57 4YH Tel: 01248 365715
www.watkinjones.com

 

 


  

Software & EPOS Systems

 

 

KINETIC SOLUTIONS LTD
CONFERENCE SOFTWARE WITH A DIFFERENCE

 

Kinetic continues to offer innovative software based on the business needs of its clients.  Two of our latest web-based solutions include KxProperties allowing landlords to advertise their properties on your website, and KxCatering enabling internal customers to order catering on-line. Both modules will reduce the workload of your staff.

 

Kinetic Solutions Limited, Cranfield Innovation Centre, University Way, Cranfield, MK43 0BT, UK Tel: 08712 881055 Intl: +44 (0)1234 436121 www.kineticsolutions.co.uk 

 

 

MCR SYSTEMS LTD
MCR Systems with their partners, VMC and Starlogic supply;

 

  • Intelligent Point of Sale

  • Dynamic Stock Management

  • Nutritional Analysis

  • Cashless Payment Solutions

  • Customer Relationship Management Software

  • Integration to 3rd party applications

 

MCR Systems Ltd, Vantage House, Vantage Park, Leicester LE4 9LJ Tel. 0116 2997000

 

www.mcr-systems.co.uk  

 

 

STUDENTPAD

 

Studentpad has been providing universities with off-campus software since 1999 and now services 45 Institutions across the UK.

 

Hallpad is a rich online application for managing student accommodation application and allocation processes.  It replaces existing paper based systems and automates many of the time-consuming administration tasks and all applicant communications.

 

Studentpad, 3 Whitehouse Mews, High Street, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire HD5 9BA Tel: 01482 633326
www.hallpad.co.uk

 

 

Uniware Systems Limited

 

 

Uniware Systems is a leading EPoS, Stock and cashless payment solutions provider. Uniware has a long well-respected reputation for the provision of high quality solutions and support services within the EPoS payment industry.
The UMIS solution is an EPoS with a stock and cashless payment module providing a highly intelligent and configurable software solution.

 

 

84/85 Riverside III, Sir Thomas Longley Road , Rochester ME2 4BH Tel: 01634 292 855
www.uniware.co.uk