PURCHASING PROCEDURES - University of Central Lancashire
PURCHASING PROCEDURES - University of Central Lancashire
PURCHASING PROCEDURES - University of Central Lancashire
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4.0 The Process: Hiring <strong>of</strong> Consultants<br />
Prepare<br />
Specification<br />
Check if internal<br />
resources are available<br />
No<br />
OVER<br />
£50,000?<br />
Yes<br />
Send specification to prospective<br />
consultants requesting quotation<br />
(minimum <strong>of</strong> 3 written quotes<br />
required)<br />
Receive and Assess<br />
Responses<br />
Contact Purchasing Office to<br />
Arrange formal tender<br />
Meet with successful<br />
candidate to discuss<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> contract<br />
Prepare contract and<br />
send to Head <strong>of</strong> Purchasing<br />
if over £5k<br />
Send signed contract to<br />
consultant for signature<br />
Once returned raise<br />
PURCHASE ORDER ON<br />
AGRESSO<br />
Monitor contract against<br />
deliverables, cost and timescales<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> a commitment to continuous improvement, the <strong>University</strong> will assess the extent to which a<br />
consultancy brief has been met through a report from the commissioning manager, normally to the<br />
commissioning managers own manager.<br />
Purchasing Procedures December 2011
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