Working with the University of Sussex
OUR PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
The University procurement strategy is designed to deliver value for money by means of economy, efficiency and effectiveness in all campus procurement service provision. The strategy is delivered by compliance with the University Procurement Policy covering:
- Approximately £38 million of university non wage expenditure
- Approximately £5 million of research funding equipment, the EU tendering elements of the current capital programme.
Delivery of the procurement strategy is driven by the University Financial Regulations, procurement process development, coordinating and leading project teams, value for money reviews and initiatives, effective procurement planning and contract implementation.
BUYER PROFILE
Organisation details:
Organisation Name: University of Sussex
Address: Sussex House, University of Sussex
Town: Falmer, Brighton
Postcode: BN1 9RH
Country: United Kingdom
URL: www.sussex.ac.uk
Procurement Office details:
Title: Head Of Procurement
Address: Procurement Office, Sussex House, University of Sussex
Town: Falmer, Brighton
Postcode: BN1 9RH
E-mail: procurement@sussex.ac.uk
TENDER NOTICES
Details of the university's current tenders can be found on our e-tendering portal In-Tend. Companies may register their details to express an interest in tender opportunities that may be advertised from time to time.
The University of Sussex also advertises for major contracts or agreements in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Community (OJEU). All public tenders can be viewed on-line at TED
Other contract opportunities can be found at the Government's supply portal, http://www.businesslink.gov.uk a dynamic government-backed service designed specifically to give companies easy access to contract opportunities offered by the public sector.
General Purchasing procedures
We have a number of contracts in place for a wide range of goods and services. For most of our commodity supplies, we make purchases via existing contracts or agreements that have been let by regional and national purchasing consortias. All contracts are placed using a competitive process by seeking quotations or tenders.
Approved lists
The university does not maintain a list of approved, preferred or recommended suppliers. Organisations interested in supplying the public sector can register their details on the business link portal and other public sector supplier information databases such as 'SID' http://www.bipselect.com . For the construction sector, companies can register their details on 'Constructionline' http://www.constructionline.co.uk and the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS) http://www.chas.gov.uk.
Purchase Orders
For general purchases, suppliers of goods and services must be in receipt of an official Purchase Order from the University before any order is fulfilled or despatched. It is essential that a purchase order number is quoted on supplier invoices otherwise payment will not be made.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Where appropriate, our standard terms and conditions of purchase will apply to Purchase Orders let by the University:
University of Sussex Conditions of Purchase
HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Health and safety information can be found at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/hso/1-2-24.html.
Parking on Campus
Contractors and consultants should note that the university operates a parking policy on campus and charges may apply.
Details of the current policy and charges can be found at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/efm/1-2-14-7.html