March Public Sector Budget Surplus Spend

Our public sector colleagues in procurement will be particularly focused on one issue this and every March.  The annual budget needs to be spent in the next few weeks or there is a risk it will be cut next year.  The system may lack a certain amount of logic and has, at some point, been a source of frustration for all involved with the process.  However, there is no getting around it, and so we find ourselves in the midst of 'March Madness' once more.

It is a strange month for Scorpio because it can be very difficult to predict sales.  Obviously, some Trusts will have spent their budgets and will be holding out until next month.  Other Trusts will have a surplus to spend and, as printer ink and toners are one of the most sensible commodities to invest in, we often see a large peak in sales at this time.  Rest assured, we are prepared and have the warehouse facilities to handle unexpected fluctuations in ordering.

Compared to other items of the same value, printer ink and toners are relatively small and easy to store in large quantities.  Our one year warranties mean that our customers feel confident to order in advance, knowing that there will be no problems when they come to use them.  Printer ink and toners are always going to be required so it is a safe investment if you can buy in bulk now against price rises in future.

If you are struggling to stay within your budget and are running low on stock, do contact your account manager to discuss how we can help.  We understand how difficult it can be at this time of year and we are prepared to be flexible to make sure you have the essentials to keep your department running.