Resources
Information on our Supply Agreements
For information about our principle supply agreements please click on the following links. Searches for other HE contracts such as inter regional or national framework agreements can be made on the national contract database GeM.
Stationery
Office Depot is the primary supplier for stationery to the University.
The Business Bureau is the University's back up supplier if Office Depot do not have the products you require. Please note, The Business Bureau are a back up supplier only and should not be used as a first choice of supply.
Furniture
Broadstock has been selected as our furniture supplier and should be used for the supply of all general office furniture. Please consult the University furniture standards catalogue. If you need further assistance please contact procurement@sussex.ac.uk detailing your requirements. For requirements involving DSE please consult Occupational Health http://www.sussex.ac.uk/hso/1-4.html
Travel
Key Travel are the preferred supplier of travel services to the University. They can be contacted on 0845 122 0102 . Key Travel can provide flight, train, ferry, car hire and hotels. See also http://www.keytravel.co.uk
For ordering general car hire services, see the travel section on the approved supplier and contractor database on Sussex Direct.
Printing
All requirements for general printing and reprographic services on campus should be directed to the University's Print Unit located in the Hastings Building. For further information go to the Print webpage.
Photocopiers
The University has access to Southern University Purchasing Consortia contracts for our photocopier needs. On campus, Ricoh is the preferred supplier.
Computing supplies
For hardware and consumable supplies please liaise with IT Services for general buying guidance and the most appropriate suppliers to approach for your needs.
Laboratory supplies
There are a number of framework suppliers for solvents, chemicals, consumables, plasticware, gloves and glassware. Please contact the School of Life Sciences Stores or the Procurement Office for assistance.
General supplier database
As an Interim measure and to assist in identifying supplier resources during the transfer to the Agresso system please see the attached database of approved suppliers who were listed by commodity on the Sussex Direct Electronic Purchase Order System as of May 4th 2012.