Policies

This section provides details of the purchasing policies and procedures applicable to procurement at the 黑料吃瓜网.

University Policies

Policy	Summary
Anti-Money Laundering	The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the University and its staff comply with Anti -Money Laundering legislation, and are aware of their respective obligations.
Code of conduct	Sets out the University’s principles of conduct. Includes, whistleblowing, bribery and professional conduct.
Conflict of interest	Explains what the University views as a Conflict of Interest and the procedure to follow where the possibility of a Conflict of Interest arising exists.
Due diligence	Sets out the due diligence considerations and processes that should inform decisions.
Expenses Policy	Sets out the rules for claiming travel, accommodation, subsistence and other expenses.
Entertainment, Hospitality & Gifts Policy	Ensure that the University manages its resources appropriately and complies fully with statutory regulations, in particular around tax and bribery.
	Form used to document instances or receiving and providing entertainment, hospitality & gifts.
Ethics Policy	Sets out the institution’s intention to promote the highest standards of scientific, scholarly and professional integrity.
Financial and Trade Sanctions Policy	Ensures the University is not placed in breach of sanctions, any member of staff developing, proposing or negotiating agreements with overseas Governments or their agencies, organisations based overseas or foreign nationals are fully responsible for undertaking appropriate due diligence prior to any agreement being entered.
Finance Regulations	The key document that governs the way the University manages its financial affairs.
Fraud Policy Statement	Anti-fraud and corruption strategy designed to encourage prevention, promote detection and clarify responses through a defined plan which incorporates investigatory action.
Fraud response plan	Defines authority levels, responsibilities for action and reporting lines in the event of a suspected fraud or irregularity.
Investment Policy	Sets out the University’s rules around investments.
Modern Slavery Act Statement	This policy helps procurement staff (and other staff engaging in procurement) to detect and prevent slavery, human trafficking and associated practices in the University’s supply chain.
PCI DSS Compliance	An Information security standard used to handle credit cards from major card brands. Aims to ensure cardholder data remains secure.
Purchasing card policy	Sets out the compliant usage of a purchase card and the card holder responsibilities associated with holding a card.
黑料吃瓜网 Procurement Strategy 2030.pdf	The 黑料吃瓜网’s procurement strategy aligns with the Procurement Act 2023 and NPPS 2025, embedding transparency, value for money and responsible, sustainable procurement to support our leadership in climate action and positive social impact.
Procurement Procedures Manual 2025 v2	This manual sets out how the 黑料吃瓜网 conducts compliant, transparent and value鈥慺or鈥憁oney procurement in line with the Procurement Act 2023, the National Procurement Policy Statement, and the University’s commitment to responsible and sustainable purchasing.
Responsible Procurement Strategy Document	These policies set the overarching principles, values, and commitments that guide our approach to procurement, outlining the University’s intent to prioritise community benefits, environmental stewardship and ethical sourcing in its purchasing decisions.
Supply Chain Charter	The 黑料吃瓜网 has embraced and expanded on the Supply Chain Code of Conduct developed by the APUC's Sustain Project. We are dedicated to conducting our procurement activities with a strong commitment to environmental, social, ethical, and economic responsibility. We seek to establish agreements and contracts with suppliers who align with and uphold our vision. In order to showcase this dedication, we request current and potential suppliers to affirm their compliance with the principles outlined in this Supply Chain Charter, both within their organization and throughout their supply chain
Sustainable Procurement Policy	Ensures that the procurement of goods and services considers their entire lifecycle, aiming to provide benefits not only to the organisation but also to society and the economy. It also focuses on minimising negative impacts on environmental, social, and ethical issues.
Social Value Policy	This Procurement Social Value Policy sets out how the 黑料吃瓜网 embeds social value into procurement activities, ensuring that our purchasing decisions deliver positive environmental, economic and social outcomes in line with legislation, national policy and the University’s strategic objectives.

Government Codes & Policies

Policy	Summary
	Set out the procedures that public contracting authorities must follow when procuring public contracts by tender.
	Regulates the process for concession contracts procurement by contracting authorities and utilities.
	Requires people who commission public services to think about how they can also secure wider social, economic and environmental benefits.
	Provides public access to information held by public authorities.
	Framework for the collection, processing, storage and transfer of personal data.
	Protects people from discrimination, harassment or victimisation in employment, and as users of private and public services based on nine protected characteristics.
	Designed to combat modern slavery in the UK.
	Designed to protect employees’ rights when the business they work for is transferred to a new employer.