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Procurement information for staff
Guidance, regulations and forms for staff working with goods and service suppliers. You must be connected to the University network to see content on this page.
News and service updates
The latest news and updates from the Procurement team.
New Quote Capture form to replace BED and SAW forms
Procurement have replaced the existing Bid Evaluation Document (BED) and Single Action Waiver (SAW) with a single document called the Quote Capture Form (QCF).
Updated Procurement policy
The University’s Procurement Policy has recently been reviewed and a number of updates made. The changes take effect on Monday 30th June 2025.
No purchase order, no pay
To support measures to control our non-pay expenditure, the University has agreed to implement a ‘No Purchase Order, No Pay’ Policy with immediate effect.
Procurement related frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Find information and guidance to help you purchase goods and services on behalf of the University.
Fraud warning - Supplier Impersonation and Fraudulent Purchase Order scams
Details of two scams targeting Universities and businesses which can lead to financial loss and reputational damage for the University.
How to buy
Information about the University procurement policies and processes.
Procurement Policy 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.
Procurement Strategy
The strategy that we follow to make sure we meet our targets for excellent procurement internally, externally and among peers.
Procurement code of conduct
Procurement Practitioners should follow this guidance to manage potential conflicts of interest when purchasing goods and services for the University
Following the purchasing processes
How to follow the University process for purchasing products or services, including calculating spend, sourcing suppliers and receiving approval.
Spend thresholds for quote and tender processes
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.
Whole life costing
Whole life costing (WLC) is an approach used to help buyers determine the end-to-end cost of procuring a product, service, or works.
Contracts and Suppliers
Information and guidance about finding the right internal or external product, service or supplier.
Products, services, suppliers and contracts
A list of product and service areas where a centrally negotiated contract agreement has been established and details of internal service providers.
Suppliers of products and services to the University
An Agresso report of suppliers providing goods and services to the University and set up in Business World (Agresso), the University's finance system.
Internal service providers
You can contact our internal service providers to purchase some products and services for University use.
Annual procurement value for money report
This report highlights how we secure value for money on all bought-in goods, services, works and utilities for the University.
Forms
Key procurement forms
Quote Capture Form (QCF)
The Quote Capture Form (QCF) should be used to record quotations obtained for all purchases between £10,000 and £39,999 (inclusive of VAT).
New supplier application
The form you and a new supplier need to complete before they can provide products or services to the University.
Contract for services schedule
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.
Raising your purchase order
Guidance on how to raise your mandatory purchase order (PO) to your supplier.
Training courses on purchasing for University requisitioners
The training that requisitioners should complete before purchasing goods for the University (and before requesting Agresso requisitioning access) .
Prepayments and bank guarantees
Arranging a bank guarantee for a supplier when purchasing a product or service.
Suppliers of products and services to the University
An Agresso report of 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.
Product codes for the University's finance system
The codes you need to use to order products through Business World (Agresso), the University's finance system.
Changes to procurement product codes in the University's finance system for the year 2019/20
The changes are part of a phased approach to update the procurement product codes, bringing us in line with the HE Procurement sector.
NESA (Contract for Services) and NESEC
Guidance on how to engage with suppliers that may fall under the NESA process.
NESA process key messages
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.
NESA and Agresso
How to use Agresso when requisitioning from NESA suppliers
NESA process flowchart
A flowchart to demonstrate the process of engaging a consultant to work at the University.
About us
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.
Contact us
Email us or see our team page if you need support.