University Procurement Office

Responsibility for purchasing is delegated to budget holders in individual Schools and Services. Local staff carry out purchasing activities according to their delegated levels of authority.

The University Procurement Office (UPO) supports budget holders to select suitable suppliers and achieve value for money. This applies to purchases funded through University budgets and external research funding.

The UPO is also responsible for:

• developing the University’s procurement policy
• establishing a strategic approach to purchasing
• implementing related procedures and support systems.

Purchase Order Queries

Suppliers with questions about the content or requirements of a University purchase order should first contact the person named on the official purchase order.

Middlesex University payment performance

2019-20

• Invoices paid within 30 days of the invoice date: 71%
• Interest paid to suppliers because of late payment: £0

2020-21

• Invoices paid within 30 days of the invoice date: 72%
• Interest paid to suppliers because of late payment: £0

Fraud warning

Middlesex University is aware of fraudulent activity in which individuals use the University’s name to obtain goods through deception.

Fraudulent orders may use a purchase order that appears genuine and an email address resembling a Middlesex University address.

Please contact the University if you receive a suspicious order.

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