University Office Supplies (Stationery)

The University has a standing arrangement with a preferred supplier for the procurement of office supplies (stationery). The preferred supplier arrangement is managed by the Assets Control Officer, Financial Administration.

Orders will be placed with the preferred supplier for purchases of office supplies unless it can be shown that it is in the interest of the university to use an alternative source.
Arrangements with the preferred supplier will be reviewed on an annual basis.

6.8.1 Faculties and divisions will order stationery directly from the preferred supplier.

6.8.2 If an alternative supplier is selected, a written explanation will be required outlining the reason for the choice.

6.8.3 The purchase process most convenient to the user will be adopted, eg. purchase order (see section, 6.4) or credit card (section, 6.3).

6.8.4 Queries and discrepancies relating to service or quality will be brought to the attention of the Assets Control Officer, who will liaise with the supplier.

6.8.5 Faculties and divisions will be notified on any changes to the arrangement with the preferred supplier by the Assets Control Officer.