All University staff who are authorised to purchase for GCU are required to demonstrate value for money through their procurements of goods and service for the University.

The Procurement Section is based within the Finance Office of Glasgow Caledonian University.

The effective use of technology is at the heart of the Scottish Government’s procurement reform to ensure that public procurement delivers value for money and contributes to the Scottish economy.

The University has access to collaborative agreements and institutional agreements for a wide range of products and services.

Guidance has been developed to assist Schools and Support Departments with Procurement activities they may be required to be involved in.

All contracting authorities with an annual regulated procurement spend above or equal to £5 million must produce an organisational procurement strategy under section 15 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014.

The University must comply with its statutory obligations under GDPR

The University has a zero tolerance policy in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking. In accordance with Section 54 part 6 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 this statement sets out the steps the University has taken in the financial year 2015-16 to ensure that it is not contributing to modern slavery through its business dealings and relationships.

In line with the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2015, Glasgow Caledonian University maintains a register of contracts

The University has a commitment to observe the highest standards of probity and integrity in all its business transactions including Anti-Bribery, Gifts & Hospitality, Disclosure of Interest and Supply Chain Code of Conduct