Procurement
The University has a non-pay expenditure of over £15 million per annum across a wide range of goods, works and services.
As a publicly funded body we are subject to the UK's Public Procurement Act 2023.
We promote sustainable procurement and work with suppliers/contractors to further raise sustainability and ethical standards within the supply chain. You can read about what the University is currently doing with regards to sustainability.
Procurement thresholds
|
Value of Contract (Inc VAT) |
Procurement Procedure |
|---|---|
|
Up to £2,400 |
Obtain one written quotation (where practical). |
|
£2,401 - £12,000 |
Obtain two written quotations. |
|
£12,001 - £30,000 |
Obtain three written quotations. |
|
Above £30,001 |
Formal Tender procedure applies – please contact Steven Parker. |
In addition, all contracts above certain thresholds have to be procured as directed by the Procurement Act 2023.
Thresholds as of 1st January 2026 (inclusive of VAT) are as follows;
| Supplies | £207,720 |
| Services | £207,720 |
| Works | £5,193,000 |
Setting up new suppliers on UNIT4
UNIT4: New Supplier Request: UNIT4 Online Form for approval of new suppliers
UNIT4: New Supplier Application Form: PDF form to be completed by the new supplier.