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ProcurementAll staff who purchase for Glasgow Caledonian University must demonstrate that the University has achieved value for money and that we obtain supplies, equipment and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with quality and delivery requirements and in accordance with sound business practice. Consideration must be given to all costs associated with any procurement from acquisition through the operational life of the product to disposal. The University has committed to use collaborative public sector contract arrangements to obtain the best terms for the purchase of goods and services where this provides demonstrable benefit. Value for money must be at the heart of our decision making. University staff can help by ensuring that the procurement of a product or service is absolutely necessary, that we have taken steps to ensure the cost of any activity (including travel and accommodation) is minimised where possible, and that alternative means of achieving our objectives have been given due consideration. All staff must ensure their specification of requirements is sufficient to meet their needs but avoids extra features which we do not need and will not use but for which the University may end up paying more. As a public institution, we are accountable and must ensure that all of our procedures withstand the scrutiny of internal and external audit. Annually, we spend in the region of £23 million on non-salary purchases. The Procurement Unit has been established to support staff who make procurement decisions and ensure they have access to appropriate information and guidance to carry out these activities in accordance with relavent legislation and sound business practice. The Procurement Unit is part of the Finance Office and is based in Buchanan House. ContactProcurement Manager
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