Step 1: Raise a Purchase Order (PO)
Send a PO to Newcastle University estimating the number of seats required until the next billing period (July). Important- A PO must be in place before groups are created.
- The PO does not need to match final usage.
PO Address
Newcastle UniversityKings Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
Step 2: Groups Created
Once the PO is received:- groups are created for your institution
- groups include the billing period (e.g. 23/24)
- seat capacity allows flexible enrolment
Group Naming
Group names must include:- institution name
- billing period identifier
- Newcastle May PIL (23/24)
- Manchester Spring (23/24)
- Oxford Oct (23/24)
Annual Billing
Billing occurs each July and is based on the number of active learner accounts used during the previous 12 months. Unused seats are removed at the end of the billing period.Example
If 100 seats were requested but only 50 used, billing applies to 50 seats.Annual Cycle Summary
- Institution sends PO
- Groups created and learners assigned
- In July, unused seats removed and billing calculated
- New PO requested for the next year
Support
Billing enquiries: david.baird@newcastle.ac.ukGeneral support: support@researchanimaltraining.com

