Identify Need for Goods/Services

Purchase to Pay Introduction Identify Need for Goods or Services Purchasing Equipment over £100k Identify Potential Suppliers Check Correct Payment Route Tenders and Quotations Establish Purchasing Route No Purchase Requisition Order via Marketplace Payment Requests Receive (or Reject) Goods or Services Manage Invoices for Payment Open POs/Invoices on Hold Process Controls

It is important that a genuine business need is identified before the purchase of any goods/service.

Before proceeding with any purchase the financial impact of the purchase must be fully understood and the funding identified. In addition the Purchasing Procedures (which provide best practice guidance), must be followed.

NOTE:  Purchasing Equipment over £100k (Capital)

Refer also to Purchasing Equipment Over £100k for specific guidance before proceeding with such purchases.