Purchasing Plan/Procurement Plan

Information on forthcoming contracts will be advertised on this website.

Purchasing Policy/Procurement Policy

SASA will procure goods, services and works to achieve value for money. This means we consider the optimum combination of quality and whole life cost that will meet the needs of the user. 

SASA will acquire goods, services and works by competition unless there are convincing reasons to the contrary. The form of competition will be appropriate to the value and complexity of the goods and services being acquired. 

SASA will promote non-discriminatory, equal and transparent competition between suppliers of goods, services or works. 

SASA requires contracts for all purchasing commitments to be documented in writing. Staff must have the appropriate level of delegated authority before entering into any such commitments.

In all dealings with suppliers, and potential suppliers, SASA staff will maintain the highest standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality and objectivity 

SASA will pay all bills promptly, in line with the terms agreed in the contract. Where no contract terms are specified, our policy is to pay within 30 calendar days of a correct invoice being received

The aim of SASA is to do business with all suppliers electronically, in the long term.

SASA staff purchasing goods, services and works must consider sustainability and the environmental impact of their decisions, and aim to minimise adverse effects

For further information about policy issues please e-mail:  purchasing@sasa.gsi.gov.uk