Research Study Careers Search LSTM HomeAboutProcurement Procurement The Procurement Department at LSTM forms a part of Financial and Business Services Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) operates in a devolved manner. Departments have responsibility for their own budgets and in how they spend that money. However, departments also have to spend their budgets with in line with ‘Best Value’ with suppliers. A supplier is considered to be "a provider which has been successful in a LSTM or a consortium procurement exercise, or for some substantial reason have earned the right to the title of LSTM supplier', and to whom ongoing LSTM business for contracted items should be directed". LSTM contracts which exceed the European thresholds for public sector procurement are tendered through the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and in accordance with OJEU regulations. Large value contracts which do not exceed the thresholds for OJEU tendering are awarded through a competitive processes, in line with the LSTM’s Procurement Procedures. LSTM operates a fair and open competition by following transparent and auditable procedure in all its tendering and contracting activity. The aim of this is to provide a wide range of businesses with a variety of commercial opportunities. We endeavour to provide all businesses with the knowledge they need in order to submit quotations or tenders for contracts. We also provide guidance on some key factors that suppliers will need to consider in relation to the contracting with LSTM. Some works, goods and services purchases made are in accordance with contracts following tenders created either by the LSTM, through the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC), in collaboration with a number of regional HE consortia, and other likeminded organisations. LSTM are attractive as we are a stable organisation that pay their invoices on time, and a institute such as LSTM will be a high profile client to be referenced when endeavouring to win other contracts across the public and private sector. LSTM has an SME-Friendly Policy that explains the steps that it takes so as to ensure that its procurement processes do not create unnecessary barriers for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which may deter or inhibit them when our contract opportunities are advertised. LSTM’s Procurement Regulations encourage consideration of the benefits of including a local supplier when inviting quotations for contracts As part of the SME-Friendly Policy, LSTM regularly delivers presentations at local and regional supplier events explaining how it does business and where to find contract opportunities. Opportunities for suppliers will be advertised here in due course. Contact Us If you are supplier wishing to know more about how LSTM does its procurement please contact the appropriate member of the Procurement Team from the list below: Procurement Officer Lynn Abernethy Procurement Officer 0151 705 3320 Responsible for: Computer Supplies and Services, Laboratory and Animal House Supplies and Services, Printing, Postal Telecommunications/Mail Room Services, Travel &Transport, Medical Surgical Supplies & Services Procurement Officer Steve Revill 0151 705 3244 Responsible for: Insurance, Estates and Buildings, Library & Publications, Catering Supplies and Services, Furniture Furnishings and Textiles If you have general question relating to LSTM procurement, please email: purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk (link sends e-mail) Downloads Terms and Conditions PDF 118.43 KB (opens in a new tab) Find us Find out about visiting us Contact us Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Pembroke Place Liverpool L3 5QA UK General: +44(0)151 705 3100 Well Travelled Clinic: 0151 705 3223 Fax: +44(0)151 705 3370 e-mail: info@lstmed.ac.uk Connect Facebook (opens in a new tab) YouTube (opens in a new tab) Twitter (opens in a new tab) LinkedIn (opens in a new tab) Cookies Disclaimer Privacy statement Sitemap Terms of use Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement Criminal Finances Act 2017 Web Accessibility Statement Working Safely during COVID-19 DORA Freedom of information © 2021 LSTM Website by Manta Ray Media (opens in a new tab) We use necessary cookies to make our site work. 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