Procurement

With effect from 1 August 2023, The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a ‘body governed by public law’ and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation.  As a result, the University of Manchester is no longer subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation.  However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. 

The Legal Affairs team provides legal advice and guidance to colleagues in the Central Procurement Office on procurement activity.

For further information on how to procure goods and services at the University please visit the Central Procurement Office website https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/procurement/.