Purchasing procedures - University of Central Lancashire
Purchasing procedures - University of Central Lancashire
Purchasing procedures - University of Central Lancashire
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3 AUTHORITY TO ORDER<br />
PURCHASING PROCEDURES<br />
The responsibilities and authority <strong>of</strong> Primary and Secondary Budget Holders are defined in<br />
Financial Regulations.<br />
Purchase Orders to be issued for any goods or services necessary may be authorised by a Budget<br />
Holder with the following exceptions:<br />
- The Supplier attempts to impose terms and conditions which conflict<br />
with the <strong>University</strong>'s Standard Conditions (especially payment<br />
terms); only the Head <strong>of</strong> <strong>Purchasing</strong>, as nominee <strong>of</strong> the Group<br />
Executive Director <strong>of</strong> Finance, may vary the Standard Conditions<br />
under which the <strong>University</strong> trades;<br />
- The single or cumulative value is in excess <strong>of</strong> £5,000 and three<br />
quotations have not been obtained;<br />
- The single or cumulative value is in excess <strong>of</strong> £50,000 and has not<br />
been subject to the Tendering procedure;<br />
- The purchase is for IT equipment: this necessitates additional<br />
authorisation by the Head <strong>of</strong> LIS<br />
If there are any doubts or concerns with regard to the authority necessary to make a particular<br />
purchase, please do not hesitate to contact the <strong>Purchasing</strong> Office for advice and assistance.<br />
Summary <strong>of</strong> <strong>Purchasing</strong> Limits<br />
Financial Regulations establish a <strong>Purchasing</strong> Limit <strong>of</strong> £5,001 - £50,000 where the requirement is for<br />
3 written quotations (i.e. formal <strong>of</strong>fers with fixed pricing). <strong>Purchasing</strong> Office involvement may be<br />
sought within this limit to assist in this process.<br />
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