Case Study: University of Huddersfield achieves procurement efficiencies with cloudBuy

Examining payment solutions for The University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield needed to improve procurement efficiency, strengthen audit trails, and make payments more timely across its public-sector operations. Working with cloudBuy and Barclaycard, the university looked for an e-procurement solution that could support low-value, repetitive purchasing while giving staff better control and visibility.

cloudBuy implemented an eMarketplace with embedded Government Procurement Card functionality, plus spend and green analysis tools, in just five weeks. The result was around £800k in cost-saving efficiencies in the first two years, faster supplier payments in 3–5 days, better transparency and compliance, and reduced admin so procurement staff could focus on more strategic work.

University of Huddersfield

John Thompson

Procurement Services Manager