Buying for remote working
This page explains what can be bought and delivered to remote workers.
The latest news and updates from the Procurement team.
This page explains what can be bought and delivered to remote workers.
Please follow this guide on how to buy in supplies relating to covid 19 safe requirements
News announcement on how departments need to buy hand sanitiser.
Important notice regarding the University's expenditure policy.
Be vigilant on receipt of order enquiries on behalf of the University of Bath
Current information on the procurement of goods from the EU when the transition period ends and new rules for business will come into effect 1st January 2021.
Information about the University procurement policies and processes.
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.
Information and guidance about finding the right internal or external product, service or supplier.
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.
This report highlights how we secure value for money on all bought-in goods, services, works and utilities for the University.
Key procurement forms
Use the small quote form (SQF) for goods and services you've purchase on behalf of the University between £2k and £5k.
Complete the bid evaluation document (BED) before making any purchase or series of purchases with a total spend between £5,000 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.
Guidance on how to raise your mandatory purchase order (PO) to your 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.
The changes are part of a phased approach to update the procurement product codes, bringing us in line with the HE Procurement sector.
Guidance on how to engage with suppliers that may fall under the NESA process.
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 an individual to provide services to the University.
How to use Agresso when requisitioning from NESA suppliers
Guidance and tools to help you monitor NESA employment assessments.
A flowchart to demonstrate the process of engaging a consultant to work at the University.
We support University departments in their procurement activities and manage the procurement strategy, policies and processes.
We're also responsible for corporate contracts, purchasing arrangements and establishing and maintaining effective procurement.
Email us or see our team page if you need support.