University of Manchester selects Science Warehouse solution

Oct. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- University of Manchester selects Science Warehouse procurement solution

Largest single-site university targets increased savings

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Leeds, United Kingdom – October 20, 2010 – Science Warehouse, one of the fastest growing companies in the UK e-business sector, has been awarded a contract by the University of Manchester to provide it with an e-procurement solution.  

The University of Manchester is the UK’s largest single-site university.  It is the most popular university for undergraduate applications and one of the foremost universities for research.  Its vision is to be one of the top 25 universities in the world by 2015.  

Science Warehouse will enable an e-marketplace solution integrated with the University’s Oracle system. This will deliver full electronic trading between the University and its suppliers to generate substantial efficiencies and savings.

Kevin Casey, Head of Procurement at the University of Manchester, said “The Science Warehouse product was selected following a competitive tendering exercise. The University is looking forward to working with SWL and its suppliers to deliver process efficiencies and contribute to the overall value for money agenda.

Stephen Mole, Director of Finance at the University of Manchester, said: “The University of Manchester is one of the UK’s leading universities with an ambitious agenda for growth. Science Warehouse offers the university additional capability that will streamline the procurement process for our staff and improve our efficiency.”

David Hames, Chairman at Science Warehouse said “We are delighted to have been selected by the University of Manchester. They join a rapidly growing user community which includes the nation’s top universities and the UK Research Councils.  We look forward to working with Manchester to help them deliver against the critical procurement challenges they face as they continue their impressive growth.”


If you would like further information please contact:
Sonia Ali
Science Warehouse
Telephone: +44 (0)113 384 4200
Email: sonia.ali@sci-ware.com
URL: www.sci-ware.com

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