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Better EdTech, better outcomes: how children ultimately benefit when schools can access your equipment
When we talk about EdTech procurement, the conversation usually centres on budgets, lease rates, and payment cycles. This is understandable: the commercial mechanics matter, and without them, your equipment wouldn’t make its…
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The direct funder advantage: for schools and their EdTech suppliers
If you’ve been supplying equipment to schools for any length of time, you’ve probably been involved in helping your customers access finance to pay for your equipment. The most obvious route is…
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Leasing with Utility Rentals and ClaaS: 2025 in review
As we approach the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what’s been an extraordinary year for our company, our schools, and our supplier partners. From milestone anniversaries to…
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5 lessons from 40 years in education leasing
This year marks a significant milestone for us. On 2nd December 2025, our parent company, the Longriver Group, will celebrate its 40th birthday! The technology in classrooms today would be unrecognisable to…
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The schools’ guide to operating and finance leases
When it comes to equipping classrooms with the latest technology and facilities, most schools face the same challenge: limited capital budgets. Leasing offers a practical solution, allowing schools to spread the cost…
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EdTech: Should your school buy it or rent it?
Let’s start with the obvious disclaimer: we’re a company that provides rental finance for schools, so we love to sing the praises of renting. That said, we recognise there are scenarios where…
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How we make it easy for your customers to lease your products
We’ve posted before about why suppliers should partner with Utility Rentals, but in this blog we’re going to show you just how easy it is for your customers to sign up to…
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Why schools should lease equipment through Utility Rentals
With a (nearly!) 40-year track record in helping schools afford high quality equipment, there are many reasons why schools across the UK choose Utility Rentals time and again as their leasing partner.…
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ClaaS is now in session! Introducing our sister company.
Welcome to Classroom as a Service™ (ClaaS)! We are the brand new sister company of Utility Rentals, providing specialist leases for school equipment since 1985. ClaaS focuses on the financing and supply of…
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Accounting rules for schools have changed… making it even easier to lease from Utility Rentals
Accounting rules for schools have changed… making it even easier to lease from Utility Rentals
