How to Buy
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How to buy: The vast majority of the University's insurance cover is arranged via UMAL. All requirements for insurance must be directed to insurance@lancaster.ac.uk
Supplier ID: U M Association Ltd (UMAL)
Supplier name: 8010633
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How to buy: All Travel must be booked via the central travel team and using the contracted Travel Management Companies, Trainline and Key Travel.
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How to order: There are two ways that travel can be booked. The quickest way is to use the self-service systems, available here. Alternatively, you can submit a travel request here
How to buy: LU Contracted Supplier
Supplier ID: 8020173
Supplier name: Lyreco
How to order: Purchase requisitions should be made in the https://www.i-res.lancaster.ac.uk/request/ via marketplace (punch-out).
How to buy: Additional approval needed ahead of request
Please visit the following link for more information about what is required https://portal.lancaster.ac.uk/ask/software-licences/
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How to order: Once all relevant information and checks have be made, Purchase requisitions should be made in the https://www.i-res.lancaster.ac.uk/request/ via "Purchase".
How to buy: Please visit the following link for more information about what is required IT procurement | ASK - Lancaster University
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How to order: Once all relevant information and checks have be made, Purchase requisitions should be made in the https://www.i-res.lancaster.ac.uk/request/ via "IT".
How to buy: Please visit the following link for more information about what is required IT procurement | ASK - Lancaster University
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How to order: Once all relevant information and checks have be made, Purchase requisitions should be made in the https://www.i-res.lancaster.ac.uk/request/ via "Purchase".
How to buy: Please visit the following link for more information, help and advice https://helpcentre.lancaster.ac.uk/plugins/servlet/desk/portal/4
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How to order: Once all relevant information and checks have be made, Purchase requisitions should be made in the https://www.i-res.lancaster.ac.uk/request/ via "Purchase".
How to buy: Please visit the following link for more information, help and advice https://helpcentre.lancaster.ac.uk/plugins/servlet/desk/portal/4
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How to order: Once all relevant information and checks have be made, Purchase requisitions should be made in the https://www.i-res.lancaster.ac.uk/request/ via "Purchase".
How to buy: Since 2020, an External Caterers Policy has been in place at the University:
“The University has taken the decision to restrict the use of catering on campus to only booked and delivered via University Hospitality. Whilst the majority of catering on campus is already undertaken by the Hospitality team, they will be very happy to discuss a range of options and personalisation to enable dietary, cultural, and budgetary needs are met.”
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How to order: Please discuss your requirements with the Food & Dining team directly via email eat@lancaster.ac.uk, and if they cannot be met, you will require an approval email to add to your purchase order request.
How to buy: All vouchers must be purchased via the University’s central Procurement team.
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How to order: Please submit a purchase request via the purchasing portal, selecting “Yes” when asked if this is a purchase card request. Ensure you state if you require an “E-Voucher” or “Physical Voucher”. Please include the email address you want the E-Voucher sending to.
How to buy: Couriers can be arranged via the University’s central Procurement team.
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Supplier name: DHL / Royal Mail
How to order: Please email procurement@lancaster.ac.uk. One of the team will be in touch to gather more information from you. This will include dimensions, weights etc.