Supplier Frequently Asked Questions

1. I have been asked to submit signed terms and conditions, which ones are applicable?
2. I have received an Experian QAS purchase order referencing the standard supplier terms and conditions - where are these and which ones are relevant to me?
3. I am unclear on Experian QAS' payment terms, can you please explain these? Does Experian have a 'preferred supplier list'?
4. Does Experian have a 'preferred supplier list'?
5. Does Experian QAS have a 'preferred supplier list'?
6. How do I become an approved vendor?
7. I have emailed you the necessary information to be considered as an Experian approved supplier, what happens next?
8. Are the Experian Supply Chain Principles and Corporate Responsibility pages relevant to me?

1. I have been asked to submit signed terms and conditions, which ones are applicable?

Experian QAS standard contractual documents are available from the Supply Documents page. We will advise you of the documentation to be completed. Alternatively, email us at procurement@qas.com with any additional queries.

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2. I have received an Experian QAS purchase order referencing the standard supplier terms and conditions - where are these and which ones are relevant to me?

Experian QAS standard contractual documents are available from the Supply Documents page. In the absence of an alternative signed contract these are the terms and conditions upon which Experian QAS purchases goods and services. The document titles should be self-explanatory but some guidance is set out below:

Agreement for Purchase of Goods: relevant to all supplies of goods to Experian QAS.

Agreement for Purchase of Services: relevant to all supplies of services or goods and services to Experian QAS.

Agreement for Purchase of Services from Managing Agents and Consultancy Firms: relevant to all recruitment services provided to Experian QAS

Please e-mail us at procurement@qas.com with any additional queries.

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3. I am unclear on Experian QAS' payment terms, can you please explain these?

Our payment terms are confirmed in our standard terms and conditions (see above).

Generally speaking we can confirm and commit that we will pay for any goods and services no later than the last day of the month following the month in which we receives a correct invoice from the Supplier. We aim to pay all correct invoices within 30 days of the date of invoice where possible but we can't commit to this exact timeframe.

For the avoidance of doubt, if you do not include in an invoice the information specified in the agreed contract schedule, or if the amount invoiced is otherwise inaccurate, then such an invoice will not be correct.

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4. Does Experian have a 'preferred supplier list'?

Experian maintains a list of vendors with whom we have agreed pricing and terms and conditions. These are called Experian approved vendors.

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5. Does Experian QAS have a 'preferred supplier list'?

Experian QAS participates in the Experian preferred supplier program.

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6. How do I become an approved vendor?

In the first instance, please provide us with information in writing relating to the products/services that your company can offer, along with any supporting documentation. Please e-mail this to international.procurement@uk.experian.com (if it relates to Experian generally) or procurement@qas.com (for Experian QAS).

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7. I have emailed you the necessary information to be considered as an Experian approved supplier, what happens next?

We will review the information that you have provided and contact you in due course, should the services that you supply be required. We reserve the right to select suppliers who meet our requirements in the sourcing process. We cannot and will not promise to conduct business with all suppliers. If you do not hear back from us you can assume that we have no suitable opportunities for you at this time.

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8. Are the Experian Supply Chain Principles and Corporate Responsibility pages relevant to me?

These pages are relevant to all suppliers to the Experian Group (including Experian QAS suppliers).

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