Rm Regulatory News (RM.)

7 Sep 2006 07:00

RM PLC07 September 2006 7th September 2006 RM plc: Stoke-on-Trent Building Schools for the Future Programme RM plc notes that Stoke-on-Trent City Council has published on its web site adecision about the appointment of a preferred partner for the ICT elements ofits Building Schools for the Future (BSF) project. Subject to the agreement ofcertain conditions, the Council is to invite RM to become preferred partner forthis project. Stoke-on-Trent City Council's decision is subject to a formal ten day objectionperiod by Councillors and RM has not been formally appointed as preferredpartner. RM and Stoke-on-Trent City Council are negotiating the details of theappointment. - Ends - For further information, please contact:Mike Greig/Phil Hemmings, RM plc 08709 200200 Fiona Laffan/Mark Antelme, Brunswick 020 7404 5959 Notes to Editors: The RM Group is a leading provider of educational products and services toschools, colleges and universities, local government and central governmenteducation departments and agencies. Founded in 1973, RM works closely witheducationalists to use new products, processes and technology to improveteaching and learning and is recognised as a leading innovator in theeducational information and communications technology (ICT) arena. Building Schools for the Future (BSF) is a £45 billion Department for Educationand Skills initiative that will rebuild or substantially refurbish all Englishsecondary schools over the next 10-15 years. A key part of the initiative is toensure that schools develop a sustainable ICT strategy focused on improvingteaching and learning. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange