Streamlining of Procurement Related Processes
Procurement and Payment Services is working with Finance, Facilities, and Research Administration (FFRA) to implement two system changes to streamline procurement related processes. Departments and schools may want to revisit some of their internal review processes based on these changes. Learn more >
Organizational Change Announcement
The functions of the Auxiliary Services unit, with the exception of Wildcard, has been moved from Facilities to Financial Operations. Learn more >
New Purchasing Documentation process to replace current BD Form and SSJ Forms
A new process to document purchasing decisions made by departments and schools has been created to replace the current BD Form and SSJ Form. This new form allows departments and schools to answer a series of questions, and the end result will be the generation of a Bid Documentation Form (when multiple bids were solicited and received) or a Sole Source Justification Form (when the product or service can only be acquired from a single vendor). Learn more >
New Procurement Standards Implemented to Comply with Uniform Guidance
New procedures to ensure Northwestern is in compliance with updated Uniform Guidance procurement standards for purchases on sponsored programs are now in place. Learn more >
Catering with Northwestern Dining
As previously announced, after an extensive evaluation and considerable collaboration with all units responsible for food service on campus, a new contract has been awarded to Compass Group. Part of the new contract is an enhanced catering program. Learn more >
American Express Personal Liability Credit Card Program Discontinued
As a result of recent enhancements to the University’s Corporate Card, the decision has been made to discontinue American Express personal liability program. Learn more >
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