Micro Plus ICT Services for Schools

Micro Plus Computers is a family owned and operated business founded in 1991.  Our friendly team of support staff and technicians have over 20 years experience of providing sensible IT solutions, award winning customer service and a real depth of skills and knowledge.  

From simple computer repairs to ongoing schools ICT support contracts, campus-wide wireless networks, network security, educational software licensing, software imaging and hardware procurement and installation – we do it all and we do it well.

Just tell us what you are trying to achieve and our experts will find you the best solution at the best price.  We configure hardware and software to work exactly the way you want it to and then provide support for as long as you need it.

We have very strong links and direct account management with leading international IT companies including Microsoft, Dell, Hewlett Packard, Samsung, Fujitsu, Acer, Toshiba, Lenovo, Epson and many more.  When you need the best prices or if there are manufacturer issues that need to be resolved, we have direct contact to the right people.  

We have experience in procuring large quantities of equipment for schools and have previously had Dell, Fujitsu, Lenovo and Samsung PCs, Laptops and Netbooks built to schools’ exact requirements and pre-imaged prior to delivery. Micro Plus Computers is also an Authorised Educational Reseller and has direct access to the best possible pricing for Microsoft Open Licensing for Schools and Colleges.

Micro Plus Computers provide ICT support staff and services, ad-hoc and contact work, repairs and network upgrades as well as supplying PCs, laptops and tablets specifically for students and teachers, AV equipment including whiteboards from Smart and Promethean as well as multimedia projectors and screens, software licensing, network servers, firewall and content filtering solutions, video conferencing and wireless networks for schools plus voting systems and laptop and tablet storage.  

If your school or college is looking for advice, pricing information or if you need someone to look at your existing IT set up to see how it can be improved then please give us a call.

Micro Plus have been solving IT problems for schools and colleges throughout Shropshire, Cheshire and Wales for over 20 years and have specialists and experts in all areas of education computer systems and software.    We look after many schools and colleges in Shropshire, Cheshire and Wales – from small primary schools to colleges with well over 1000 users.  

Your main point of contact would be our Operations Manager, Peter Stokes and he can be contacted directly on 01691 670960 ext 601 or by email at peter.stokes@micro-plus.co.uk and he will either deal with your enquiry personally or pass you on to one of our specialists depending on your needs. 

We offer completely free initial consultations - no cost and no obligation.

There are 3 branches of Micro Plus Computers in Shropshire and Wrexham.  Each branch has a wide stock of computer hardware and accessories and also repair workshops.  All branches are open 6 days a week - Monday to Saturday and our webstore (with over 50,000 products) is open 24/7 for nationwide delivery.

Whatever your school needs, call Peter Stokes on 01691 670960 ext 601.

PS. If you haven’t tried us already rest assured we have been providing ICT services and products for 20 years all of our work is fully guaranteed and we pride ourselves in our careful planning and attention to detail. We already provide support, hardware and software for many local schools and colleges including:

• The Marches School and Technology College, Oswestry

• Derwen College, Gobowen 

• Our Lady & St Oswalds, Oswestry

• Meole Brace School, Shrewsbury

• Maesbury School, Oswestry

• Ysgol-y-Grango, Wrexham

• Brynllywarch Hall School, Powys

• Gobowen Primary School, Gobowen

• Rhyn Park School and Performing Arts College, Oswestry

• Corbet School, Technology and Language College, Baschurch

Some of our recent and ongoing educational projects include (Nov 2011):

• Daily support and maintenance of several schools networks – onsite and remote

• Multiple Smartboard, Projector and Audio installations

• Installation and testing of additional network points  

• Managed Print Solutions

• Dell Disk-to-Disk-Tape Multi-Location Backup Solution for a College

• Campus wide video conferencing system installation

• Many bespoke PC systems for IT suites

• Ongoing Netbooks for Pupils Programme (currently stands at 400+) which we maintain on a daily basis

• 200 User Microsoft Licensing Programme  

• 390 new custom-build PC systems for a local school's IT Suite 

“We have used Peter and the team at Micro Plus Computers for some time now and have always found them to be most professional and helpful to the school. We have used them for high level support to back up our IT team, and also as a key supplier of equipment to the school. Last year they successfully tendered to supply 300 netbooks for our Year 7 intake and this project has been a great success for the school and our pupils. I am happy to recommend Micro Plus Computers to any local school.”

Sarah Davies, Marches School and Technology College, Oswestry

“Meole Brace School Science College have used the services of Micro Plus since 2007. During this time they have supported our IT team giving high level support in areas such as imaging technologies and software deployment. They have helped us support our Microsoft infrastructure and our disaster recovery procedures. On a day to day basis they provide us with excellent value for money on purchases such as SmartBoards and projectors, bespoke PC systems and screens, laptops and cameras, as well as licensing of software across the school. I would recommend Micro Plus to any school searching for a value for money local supplier of products and IT services.”

Chris Williams, Meole Brace - Meole Brace School Science College

“I have been very impressed with your service and will not hesitate to recommend to other Head Teachers. Thanks again.”

Matthew Copping, Head Teacher - West Felton Primary School

“Our school has been a customer of Micro Plus Computers for many years. They have always provided a friendly, professional and cost effective service that has been tailored to our needs.”

Carole Kendrick, The Meadows School – Oswestry

“Derwen College have been associated with Micro Plus Computers since the mid 1990s. We have used them as our main supplier of IT hardware for many years, and have a flexible arrangement with them for our equipment servicing needs after the guarantee periods, providing support beyond the normal boundaries of a service contract. Throughout our association, they have provided an excellent service to the College, being approachable and responsive, and have provided innovative ideas and solutions for a broad range of issues across our campus. Having always been competitive when providing quotations for our IT requirements, alongside other suppliers, they were recently successful with their bid to equip our new Ian Karten IT Suite.”

Phil Cowper, Derwen College – Gobowen

“I would like to thank you very much for the work you have done at Maesbury. If you wanted to use me as a reference for possible work at other schools, I would be more than happy to do this.”

Rosemary, Maesbury School – Oswestry

“I use Micro Plus because they provide good, prompt local service and advice when required. The service has been quick and efficient with competitive pricing. I look forward to dealing with them in the future.”

Steve Conroy, Head - Gobowen School

We regularly supply and maintain computer equipment in Oswestry, Wrexham, Chester, Shrewsbury, Whitchurch, Wem, Telford and throughout Shropshire, Cheshire, Mid Wales and North Wales.