Sustainable Procurement

Queen's University Belfast has drawn together various strands of responsible procurement into an overarching Supply Chain Code of Conduct which is applicable to all suppliers and links directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which sets out a  blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. 

The purpose of the Code is to create awareness in our supply base of social, ethical, economic and environmental  issues and it clearly sets out the University’s position in relation to them.  This Code will help suppliers understand the behaviours and standards that are expected of them and their supply chains when working on University contracts.  The Code was endorsed by the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer alongside the University Operating Board in February 2021. 

Those engaged on University work, whether as suppliers or sub-contractors, are expected to comply with the Code as well as the standards of their own professional bodies and to adopt requirements similar to those contained in this Code in their own organisation and their supply chain.

The Procurement Team will work collaboratively with suppliers on the implementation of the standards of the Code and suppliers should register with and utilise the Supplier Engagement HE Tool, a free tool that will help suppliers to create a simple sustainability action plan for their business.  If suppliers have any questions about the Code or the Supplier Engagement HE Tool, please contact procurement@qub.ac.uk.         

Queen's University Belfast has a significant role to play in managing its business responsibly.  It is fundamental that its supply chains are free from corruption, where human rights are respected and protected and that impact on the environment is limited.

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery is a crime, and a violation of fundamental human rights. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a person's liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.

We are committed to improving our practices to combat slavery and human trafficking. Find our Modern Slavery Statement.

University Tenders

To participate in Queen’s University tenders, please register your firm's details on our e-Tendering website at the link below:

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast. 

When registering please make sure the "publish e-mail address" field is completed accurately. This is the e-mail address which all correspondence goes to, including details on tender progress.

Following registration you will have access to current tenders. To express an interest in a tender click on the red button, "express interest". Once your expression of interest has been accepted by Queen’s you will be informed by email, and you can then access tender documents by logging into the website, and going to the "my tenders" area.

Queen's Terms and Conditions

Queen's Terms and Conditions

The Procurement Act 2023: for Suppliers

The Procurement Act 2023 and its associated Regulations will apply to above threshold procurements commenced (i.e. advertised) on or after 24 February 2025. Find out more through information released by the Government Commercial Function.   

Suppliers should register on the Central Digital Platform via the dedicated Supplier page: Information and guidance for suppliers - GOV.UK

Distribution Fraud

Suppliers may wish to read and be aware of guidelines to prevent distribution or identify fraud provided by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit. All suppliers should be aware of these guidelines to prevent distribution or identify fraud.