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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates

Stay informed with the latest news and guidance. Visit the Northwestern Coronavirus/COVID-19 Updates website for University information. 

Resources and Information related to Procurement and Payment Services (PPS)

Operational Update - Changes for Mail Delivery, Accounts Payable, and related services

Procurement and Payment Services would like to share a few operational changes for the fall regarding Logistics, Mail, and Accounts Payable related functions. Read our news article to learn more about these changes.

Business Operations and Purchasing FAQs

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 and Procure to Pay functions.  Visit our FAQ webpage to view the questions and answers.

Warning about the Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Supplies

PPS is warning Northwestern departments and schools to proceed with extreme caution when approached by vendors claiming to have access to much needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies. Read our news article to learn more about this warning.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Ordering

PPS has created a multi-vendor catalog in iBuyNU that departments and schools can start using after September 2 to purchase PPE items as needed that they have been ordering from PPS (hand sanitizer, disposable masks, KN95 masks, disinfectant wipes, etc.). Departments and schools will pay for these supplies. Visit the PPE Supply Ordering webpage to learn how departments are able to submit an order for supplies.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Updates

PPS would like to share new information regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) with campus. Please read our December 2020 newsletter article to learn more about these updates.