RM extend Tesco School Scheme

RM PLC 03 May 2007 3rd May 2007 RM extends schools scheme relationship with Tesco RM has been selected as supplier for a second flagship schools initiative run by Tesco. The Group has been appointed for Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs, which will run in autumn 2007. The Group already supplies ICT equipment for the Tesco Computers for Schools scheme, which it has been involved with for eight years. Tim Pearson, CEO of RM, commented: 'It's great news that Tesco has now chosen us to work with them on their two major schools initiatives. 'Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs is new for RM. However, our experience of working on voucher-based schools schemes, combined with the sourcing and distribution capabilities of our TTS subsidiary, which already supplies sports equipment, means we can offer Tesco - and the schools - a really high level of service. 'Since we were first selected for Tesco Computers for Schools in 2000, thousands of schools have benefited enormously from the innovative ICT products we've supplied on behalf of Tesco. In 2006, schools received £9.5m worth of equipment and vouchers for the 2007 scheme are currently being issued in Tesco stores.' - Ends - For further information, please contact: Mike Greig/Phil Hemmings, RM plc 08450 700300 Mark Antelme, Brunswick 020 7404 5959 Notes: Founded in 1973, the RM Group is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools, colleges & universities, local government, and central government education departments & agencies. RM works closely with educationalists to create new products, processes and technology which improve teaching and learning. Tesco Sport for Schools and Clubs was launched in 2005. Over 30,000 schools and clubs have registered for the scheme and last year over £11m of sports equipment and coaching sessions was given away. Through its TTS subsidiary, RM will provide all of the sports equipment for the 2007 scheme. Vouchers for the 2007 will be issued in Tesco stores in October/November 2007, with fulfilment in 2008. RM acquired TTS Group Ltd, a specialist distributor of high quality curriculum resources, in September 2004. Since its acquisition by RM, TTS has continued to grow both turnover and profit and has recently moved into a new distribution centre in Nottinghamshire. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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