Procurement Policy

The purpose of the Procurement Policy is to set out the principles, policies and procedures on which procurement activity within the University will be based.

Compliance with best practice as set out in the Procurement Policy will result in the highest level of professionalism in procurement and achieve value for money for the University.

The Procurement Policy is to be used as a standard for all procurement activity, irrespective of the source of funds for the purchase. The requirements are to be followed by every person authorised to make commitments on behalf of the University. As well as those staff with day to day responsibility for procurement activities (Buyers), this document must be communicated to all staff in order that they can understand how best to work with both the Procurement Service and relevant Buyers.

Although the Procurement Policy is prescriptive in parts, it has not been possible to cover all eventualities. The Procurement Service will assist Buyers and other staff to determine the appropriate course of action in accordance with the spirit of the Policy.

Members of staff must not depart from the Procurement Policy without the prior written approval of the Treasurer or the Director of Procurement.

You can navigate through the various sections of the Procurement Policy by using the links in the right-hand side feature box. This box will appear on each section of the policy.