This policy states the rules which apply to the acquisition of all supplies, services and works by or on behalf of the University of Bath.

The strategy that we follow to make sure we meet our targets for excellent procurement internally, externally and among peers.

Find out about the University's responsible procurement code of practice.

How to follow the University process for purchasing products or services, including calculating spend, sourcing suppliers and receiving approval.

When collecting quotes from suppliers or advertising for tender, you should follow the correct process for the value of the product or service you need.

There are a number of training courses that requisitioners should complete before purchasing goods for the University.

A list of product and service areas and the associated contract arrangements for suppliers to the University.

A list of the suppliers providing goods and services to the University and set up in Business World (Agresso), the University's finance system.

You can contact our internal service providers to purchase some products and services for University use.

Use the summary record of quotations form (SRQ) for goods and services you've requested on behalf of the University.

Complete the bid evaluation document (BED) before making any purchase or series of purchases with a total spend between £10,000 and £25,000, excluding VAT.

You should complete the single action waiver (SAW) form to let us know why you can not get competitive quotes from suppliers for a product or service.

The form you and a new supplier need to complete before they can provide products or services to the University.

A template for when engaging a consultant or professional services that you can use to set up a contract between the University and a supplier.

The codes you need to use to order products through Business World (Agresso), the University's finance system.

A list of the suppliers providing goods and services to the University and set up in Business World (Agresso), the University's finance system.

A guide to how to raise a requisition in Agresso and follow that through to a Purchase Order.

NESA process key messages, including when the process applies, checking if an Agresso supplier needs an employment assessment and how to raise a purchase order.

Use the NESA process before engaging a supplier to provide services to the University.

How to use Agresso when working with NESA suppliers

Guidance and tools to help you monitor NESA employment assessments.

Be vigilant on receipt of order enquiries on behalf of the University of Bath

Our current information about the impact on the procurement of goods from the EU after Brexit, including food and services.