Single Supplier Waiver Process Update 30th March 2022


The Single Supplier Waiver process has been updated.

An exceptions list has now been published – these are contracts and supply arrangements where a Single Supplier Waiver is no longer required.

These exemptions include  long-standing supplier arrangements where the University does not have any discretion regarding their use, for example, Mandatory payments such as University subscriptions, recruitment agencies and the provision of temporary staff/contractors, software licensing, publications / journals and similar [normally purchased through JISC], Utilities, payments to other institutions and YouGov/Government Bodies, especially where it is a legislatory or regulatory requirement where use is mandated.

The list of suppliers is published here.

For any queries please contact the Procurement Team.