Saving Members Money

Listed here are all the BA services designed to save members money, and thereby improve their bottom line:

Special Bookseller Parcel Rates

The BA has negotiated special bookseller parcel rates with ANC Express, starting at £4.35 for the 2/3 Day Service and £6.75 for the Next Day Service. Members should contact the BA Membership Department to set up a contract.

Please contact Susanne Vangnoo - Meryl Halls or Andrew Fowler

Reduced Rate Office Supplies

The BA has a specially negotiated rate for office supplies with Corporate Express, which ensures BA members can buy all their office supplies from one company at very competitive rates. To set up an account with Corporate Express, contact them on 0870 420 5395.

If you wish to discuss these details further with the BA, please contact Susanne Vangnoo - or Meryl Halls

Save Money on Bills with the BA's Utilities Deal

The BA has joined forces with LSI Independent Utility Brokers to offer members the chance to save money on gas, electricity and telephone bills. LSI is a specialist utilities broker which offers group buying schemes to associations. The offers include 35% off telecoms bills, with a deal specially negotiated with Primus Telecommunications, and 20% off gas and electricity bills. LSI does not charge for its services and there are no costs involved in switching to new suppliers or any disruption to services. Maintenance and emergency services continue to be managed in the same way. Additionally, LSI will also manage your utility portfolio, assisting with any problems you might have. For further information, call LSI on 01923 680222, fax: 01923 680333, email: enquiries@lsiutilitybroker.co.uk, or call the BA membership department on 020 7802 0802

Display Equipment

The BA has appointed Pennant as our recommended supplier of shop display equipment. A range of equipment, Bookshop Basics, includes 12 basic items, from bookstands to pedestals. BA members receive discounts starting at 20%. A full Pennant catalogue is also available, with a wide range of point of sale and display equipment.

For more information about Pennant look at the company’s website www.pennant.co.uk or make contact by email info@pennant.co.uk or by telephone 01691 670191 or by fax 01691 670192. If you wish to discuss these details further with the BA, please contact Susanne Vangnoo - or Meryl Halls