Purchasing and Finance

Easy, Immediate Purchasing

As a school, college or university, all you need to do to place an order with us is send across a Purchase Order via fax or email and we will get your order placed and sent out to you (usually for next day delivery if stock is available).  Even if you have not purchased anything from us before, you can send us a purchase order and we will set up a credit account for you. If you need any information to set us up as a supplier, phone or drop us an email and we’ll get that to you straight away.

Products featured on this website are just a selection of the products we supply.
If you can't find what you are looking for, please ask.

If you'd like to place a quick order, just give us a call. We can also take orders by card and offer educational discounts to you without requiring a school order, just proof that you're ordering on behalf of the school.

Contact the education team on: 0844 8751 610
Fax your order to: 01273 889030
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Education Lease Finance

Solutions inc. use Apple Financial Services to provide Finance Leasing for educational institutions. It gives you the use of Mac systems for a pre-agreed cost and period of time, with 100% of the capital cost spread over the lease period. This flexible finance lease has many operational and accounting benefits that make the whole finance process simple and easy to manage.

Benefits of Finance Lease

Obtain more equipment up-front. You can achieve Government targets more easily. By taking into account your future budget now using an Apple Financial Services lease you will be able to acquire almost three times the cost of equipment that you would be able to afford paying cash.

Maintains credit lines for other use. Equipment can be acquired without impacting other credit lines, such as loans and overdrafts that are useful for fixed assets or non-tangible investments (offices, people, training) or working capital financing.

Payments are fixed for the term of the contract. You are protected from changing interest rates, enabling accurate budgeting and cashflow projections.

Keep your ICT equipment up to date. With an AFS lease you have the flexibility to add-on, upgrade or refresh your equipment at any point during the period of the lease. Remember the saying: “finance a depreciating asset, pay cash for an appreciating asset”.

Acquire Quality Technology in Sufficient Quantities. Students and teaching staff will benefit from being able to afford more high tech equipment in larger quantities from day one.

Finance the Total Solution. Hardware, software, maintenance and training can all be included under an AFS lease.

Protected Credit Lines. Keep credit lines open for other purposes, such as non-tangible investments in people, training and offices.

Summary of Features

Length of Term: 24 to 36 Months
Minimum Order Value: £1,000
Equipment Mix: 80% Hardware
Deposit: None, first payment due when equipment is delivered
VAT Treatment: VAT included in rentals
Payment Method: Direct Debit
Ownership: The equipment belongs to Apple Financial Services
Balance Sheet: Off company’s balance sheet
End of Term Options:
Extend lease for a further period of time
Return the equipment
Solutions inc. can arrange to pass title of ownership for 2% of original value

Frequently asked questions

What different types of leasing do you offer?

We offer Finance Lease. Finance Lease gives you the use of Apple technology for a pre-agreed cost and period of time, with 100% of the capital cost spread over the lease period. You would be responsible for maintaining and insuring the equipment, and capitalising the leased equipment on your balance sheet.

Can I finance my complete Apple package?

Yes, all our leasing products contain the flexibility to allow you to finance Solutions inc. supplied hardware, software, installation costs, peripherals and warranty.

How frequently must I make payments on the lease?

The normal payment frequency for a lease is quarterly by direct debit. However, if you would prefer to pay monthly, termly, annually or bi-annually, this can also be arranged.

What are my options during the lease?

We offer a number of flexible options to you during the lease term. They include:

Upgrade option — This option enables you to improve the configuration of some, or all, of your existing computers during the lease term. This would be financed by extending the leasing period or by increasing your regular payments for the remainder of your lease.
Exchange option — This option enables you to have a planned replacement when we create your initial lease. Alternatively, we can exchange your leased equipment retrospectively. The exchange can be financed by extending the leasing period.
Add-on option — This option lets you add additional equipment to your existing agreement. This is also referred to as a Co-Terminus agreement. The Apple Financial Services team will provide you with an add-on figure. For documentation purposes an Add-On Schedule will be completed.
Technology Refresh — At any time during the life of the agreement you will be able to take advantage of the Technology Refresh option to upgrade or enhance your equipment. This means that your customers will be able to exchange a pre-determined amount of equipment, without an increase in their rental. This amount is called the Technology Refresh Allowance.

What are my options at the end of the lease?

We understand that you need a number of solutions to help you make the best decisions at the end of the lease term. As such, we have developed a number of options:

Purchase option — Apple Financial Services may sell back to the customer’s designated party for 2% of the original cost.
Extend the lease — Yes, an extend option is available.
Return the equipment — Yes, you can return the equipment.
Refresh option — You can lease new equipment and return the old equipment.
Ownership — The equipment belongs to Apple Financial Services. However, you may be able purchase it at the end of the lease term.

Am I personally liable if I sign on behalf of my institution?

No, we make the credit decision based on the institution itself.

What if I need my computer equipment before I have funds available?

You can defer your first payment up to 6 months after the start of the lease term.

Do I need to insure the equipment?

Yes, responsibility for insuring the equipment lies with the institution.