Procurement

Procurement processes at University of Staffordshire have been established to provide strategic input and added value to ensure all procurement activity is in the best interests of the University as a whole. We will consider whole life costs and sustainability in all of our purchase.

All of our Procurement Processes are aligned to the Procurement Act 2023.

University of Staffordshire is a member of the North West Universities Purchasing Consortium who operate frameworks for use by the sector allowing us to collaborate.  We also use framework agreements from other providers including Crown Commercial Services, ESPO, PAGABO and YPO.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUPPLIERS

Terms and Conditions 

In order to protect the commercial interests of the University, the following documents set out the terms under which University of Staffordshire does business.  The clauses cover - for example - payment terms, delivery requirements, health & safety and ownership of goods.  All orders raised and contracts established are in accordance with these conditions.

OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW PLEASE CONTACT Procurement@staffs.ac.uk if you require a copy 

Important information for suppliers

It is very important if you are a supplier, that you should always state a purchase order number on your invoice.

We fully understand that there may be times when you will deliver good/services to University staff which may have taken place over the phone. Unfortunately, we are unable to pay you without a PO number and your invoice will be returned to you unpaid.

Tender Opportunities

All of our tender opportunities are advertised on Find a Tender Service and on our e-tendering system  Proactis e-tendering.  

If you have any questions regarding procurement within the University, please don’t hesitate on contacting us.