Matriculate Consulting Joins The Barns Group

Matriculate Consulting has joined The Barns Group, bringing together a wider network of specialist expertise across catering, cleaning and associated support services for the education sector.

For schools, academies and trusts, the move means access to broader operational support, increased sector resource and a nationwide team of experienced consultants, while retaining the practical, independent approach that Matriculate clients already know and trust.

The Barns Group supports organisations across education, healthcare, hospitality and industry, with specialist consultancy businesses focused on operational performance, compliance and long-term service improvement.

As part of the group, Matriculate Consulting will continue operating under its established name and will continue supporting schools with consultancy services including:

- Catering consultancy and tender management

- Cleaning reviews and operational support

- Procurement and benchmarking

- Compliance and performance analysis

- Design and associated support services

The education sector continues to face significant financial and operational pressure. Schools are increasingly expected to deliver high-quality services, strong compliance and value for money, often while working within very challenging budgets. Access to experienced, specialist advice has therefore become more important than ever.

Joining The Barns Group gives Matriculate Consulting access to a broader range of specialist expertise and additional operational support across catering, cleaning and associated services.

For existing clients, it remains very much business as usual. Schools and trusts will continue working with the Matriculate brand and receiving the same practical, sector-focused support, now backed by the wider experience and nationwide reach of The Barns Group.