We recently surveyed 300 parishes and identified that having confidence in a supplier is often more important than price for many parishes (although price is still a concern!).
Every supplier offering their services through the Parish Buying website has undergone a rigorous selection process. Each supplier will be monitored to ensure they are meeting service / delivery expectations and that prices remain very competitive. Where contracts are required you can be assured that they have been professionally reviewed to ensure no nasty surprises!
Where parishes decide not to use the national deals the Buying Guides are a useful resource to highlight areas to be aware of and what to take into consideration when buying.