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title: Include RISO in your tender to save time and budget
description: When schools go to tender, the temptation is to focus only on headline costs. But as River Bank Primary School discovered, the real value comes from factoring in speed, reliability, and support.
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# Include RISO in your tender to save time and budget

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September 2, 2025

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When schools go to tender, the temptation is to focus only on headline costs. But as River Bank Primary School discovered, the real value comes from factoring in speed, reliability, and support.

Their old toner devices often broke down, sometimes for weeks at a time. The disruption was more than an inconvenience. It ate into staff time, lesson prep, and morale. By including RISO in their tender process, River Bank didn’t just find a cheaper option; they found one that exceeded expectations.

RISO printers now deliver at 165 pages per minute, with downtime close to zero. Staff can run off a year’s worth of resources in minutes. The machines are simple to use, training is included for new starters, and the same engineer visits when needed. The support is personal as well as practical.

The outcome? Teachers spend less time waiting for a machine and more time teaching. The school saves money, energy, and stress.When your next tender comes up, don’t just replace like-for-like. Consider a solution designed for schools. Read [River Bank’s full story here](https://www.riso.co.uk/success.html?utm_source=ISBL&utm_medium=advertorial&utm_campaign=ISBL_Advertorial)<https://www.riso.co.uk/success.html?utm_source=ISBL&utm_medium=advertorial&utm_campaign=ISBL_Advertorial>or [contact RISO yourself](https://www.riso.co.uk/contact.html?utm_source=ISBL&utm_medium=advertorial&utm_campaign=ISBL_Advertorial) for a comprehensive free print assessment.

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