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Guidelines for Procurement of Mobile Devices and Request for a Corporate Mobile Device Form

Please read the Mobile Device Usage Policy (docx, 125KB) (pdf, 216KB).

The University recognises that mobile devices cover a variety of technology devices that are evolving rapidly. Mobile telephones, PDAs, netbooks, slates / tablets and smartphones are all examples of mobile devices that can enable productivity and flexibility in the work place and on the move. This document provides managers and budget holders with a consistent approach to evaluating requests for University-supplied mobile devices. The procurement of a mobile device with University funds is subject to existing purchasing arrangements and framework deals for mobile voice (currently Vodafone) and mobile IT (currently Dell, HP and Apple).

Due to the continuing convergence and development of mobile devices this policy will be reviewed at least annually. A worker with mobile requirements over and above a standard office desktop computer may require one mobile telephone (standard or non-standard), and one mobile computer and these devices would normally be replaced no sooner than two years after initial purchase.

Note: you must raise a purchase order via the E5 finance system prior to completing this form. Please see the details (pdf) you will need to do this.

List of Handsets / Devices Available

Standard Phones

Make / Model Cost for new connection Voice / SMS Data
Nokia 2323 £50 + VAT Yes Not applicable
Nokia 6303i £90 + VAT Yes Not applicable

Non-Standard Phones (Smartphones)

Make / Model Cost for new connection Voice / SMS Data
iPhone 4S (16 GB) £330 + VAT Yes Yes
iPhone 4S (32 GB) £400 + VAT Yes Yes

iPad (Tablet)

Make / Model Cost for new connection Voice / SMS 3G Data
Hardware only iPad 2 (16 GB) £414 + VAT N/A N/A
iPad 2 (16 GB) + 2Gb data p/m £389 + VAT N/A + £12.50pcm
iPad 2 (16 GB) + 5Gb data p/m £389 + VAT N/A + £21 pcm
Section 1: Mobile Telephone (Standard)


Engaged in a substantial amount of travelling on behalf of the University on and off campus
Required to work off-site or at remote locations on a regular basis, on and off campus
Engaged in business during unsocial hours i.e. before 07:00 and after 19:30
Required to be on-call to provide attendance at short notice
Often work outside of a teaching / office / workshop environment with limited access to landlines
Other – Please give details below

Section 2: Mobile Telephone (Non-Standard)


Require mobile access to University email
Require mobile access to University calendar
Require mobile access to the web / internet
Disabled user who would benefit from a Smartphone e.g. reminders, touch screen
Other – Please give details below

Section 3: Mobile Computer (eg, laptop)


Engaged in a substantial amount of travelling on behalf of the University which includes the need for access to IT
Required to work off-site or at remote locations on a regular basis which includes the need for access to IT
Require mobile access to University email
Require mobile access to University calendar
Require mobile access to Office productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheets etc.
Require mobile access to the web / internet
Disabled user who would benefit from a light weight portable computer
Other – Please give details below

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