What we buy
The University's expenditure in 2025/26.
Spend for the 2025/26 Financial Year
| Category Group | Spend for 2025/2026 (£ excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Scientific & Medical Equipment, Supplies & Services | 114,074,665 |
| IT (Hardware, Software, Web Services & Hosting) | 57,584,368 |
| Buildings & Construction | 180,007,609 |
| Professional Services (inc.Professional Fees & Consultancy) | 111,649,584 |
| Utilities | 31,445,432 |
| Publications & Library | 9,040,599 |
| Travel & Subsistence | 29,904,655 |
| Printing & Photocopying | 1,757,903 |
| Raw Materials & Workshop | 4,352,511 |
| Facilities (including Catering & Cleaning) | 15,161,627 |
| Furniture & Equipment | 7,070,152 |
| Couriers, Postage & Delivery | 2,836,882 |
| Health & Safety and Security | 3,762,255 |
| Office Supplies & Stationery | 1,715,952 |
| Telecoms | 924,129 |
| Museums | 670,570 |
| Audio Visual | 3,437,302 |
| Waste | 1,198,117 |
Please note that University colleges are separate legal entities and their spend is not represented here. Further information can be found on the Council Secretariat's Freedom of Information pages, via the Guide to Information section of the University's Publication Scheme webpage.
Contact us
For further information, please contact:
The Purchasing team, Finance Division Telephone: 01865 616 022
Email: [email protected]
For payment enquiries, please contact:
Payments team, Finance Division
Telephone: 01865 616 016 or 616 103
Email: [email protected]