The Procurement Policy applies to the University and all its subsidiaries and is subject to regular review.
Compliance with the Procurement Policy is compulsory for all members of staff connected with the University.
The current policy reflects changes following implementation of the revised Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations & the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. It also relates to University’s Procurement Strategy & Action Plan which was approved by the University Court and it takes account of the move from Colleges to Schools.
Our procurement policies also outline our approach to sustainable and socially responsible procurement and include the University of Aberdeen Supply Chain Code of Conduct, part of a Scottish sector-wide approach to embedding sustainable procurement principles across the supply chain.
University users can find further information in the following resources:
- Modern Slavery
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Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
Purpose of the Statement
This statement is made pursuant to Section 54 of the Modern slavery Act 2015.
It is designed to demonstrate our commitment to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, (and specifically to section 54 (1)), and the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 by informing our students, staff, partners and the public about the University of Aberdeen and its policy with respect to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced and bonded labour and labour rights violations in its supply chains.
- Terms and Conditions
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Our General Conditions of Purchase are incorporated into all orders made and if not should be provided to all suppliers on the University's behalf.
The University as a Buyer
If you have any queries from companies asking for their terms and conditions to be accepted please contact Demie Hall in the first instance on procurement@abdn.ac.uk.
The University of Aberdeen's normal payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice.
- Please see our General Conditions of Purchase.
Buyer's Profile
Our Buyer's Profile can be found on the Public Contracts Scotland Website.
- Code of Ethics
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The University of Aberdeen Code of Ethics is based on that published by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. CIPS is an international education, qualification and networking body representing procurement and supply chain professionals.
- download the Code of Ethics document