How to pay LRAT

Internal customers

Please pay the Learning Resources and Accommodation Team (LRAT) before the start of the event, using Core Services procurement tab.

Click 'Requisitions', and under 'Request Forms', in the lower right-hand corner, choose 'Internal Trade'.

Most fields are self-explanatory. A sample is shown below:

These fields should be completed:

  • Item Type: goods or services billed by amount
  • Item Description: please include here your booking reference eg "LRAT0012345"
  • Category Name: ACADEMIC SERVICES - LRAT Hire and Support
  • Amount: include the VAT if you are paying for us to purchase something for you
  • Supplier: INTERNAL TRADE
  • Supplier Site: LRAT

Click 'DONE' on completion. The requisition line goes into your basket, Edit and save the requisition prior to approval following these instructions on the Finance Office's Sharepoint.

External customers

If you are arranging a conference through Birmingham Conferences and Events, you should pay them instead of us.

For events where payment is charged directly by LRAT, the payment method depends on the amount of the charge.

Charges under £250

Please pay before the start of the event using our online shop. PayPal, and Visa or Mastercard debit and credit cards are accepted. Fill in the amount we have quoted and please supply the LRAT booking reference.

Charges over £250

Please supply your invoice address and contact, VAT number, charity or company number and a purchase order number. The University will then invoice you.