Branch Procurement Resources

All the guidance you need on good practice procurement techniques

The Branch Procurement Toolkit

The Toolkit provides practical advice and guidance on good practice procurement techniques and standards. 

It has been produced to help all involved in branch procurement to understand what is expected when goods, services or works are being procured on behalf of UNISON. 

This guide should be read in conjunction with other branch guidance and rules.

Read the Branch Procurement Toolkit 

UNISON Branch goods and services terms and conditions

Read the Branch goods and services terms and conditions 

UNISON Responsible Procurement Policy

UNISON recognises that the purchasing decisions it makes an impact on the environment and society, both locally and globally, now and for generations to come.

For UNISON, ‘Responsible Procurement’ means the union’s commitment to acting in an ethical manner and proactively managing and minimising the environmental and social impacts of the products and services it purchases.

Read the UNISON Responsible Procurement Policy 

Supplier code of conduct

UNISON actively promotes the adoption of good labour standards, worker rights, equal opportunities and considers occupational health and safety a priority. Products and services must be produced and supplied under safe working conditions that do not involve abuse or exploitation of persons and in a manner that promotes sustainable practices and protects the environment.

Read our Supplier code of conduct 
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