Fiscal Year End 2024 Reminders

As we approach fiscal year end for 2024, key dates, resources, and information is highlighted relating to Procurement and Payment Services, including Corporate Card, Accounts Payable, and Purchasing.

New Travel Online Booking Tool Provider Selected

Key Travel was selected as the new travel online booking tool partner. A detailed transition plan is currently being developed with a target go live date planned for January 1st.

Office Supplies Contract Update

Guy Brown, a certified Minority Business Enterprise and the largest minority-owned office supply provider in the United States, was selected to be the new preferred vendor for office supplies, effective July 1, 2024.

New iBuyNU Platform is Live

The new platform supporting iBuyNU took effect at the beginning of the month. Users will notice similar functionality to the old platform and updates can be found on the iBuyNU Marketplace web page.

Business Cards Catalog Now in iBuyNU

C2 Imaging, the preferred vendor for branded standard business cards and stationery, is available for order in iBuyNU. Feinberg and Kellogg should continue to use the order form on the preferred vendor web page.

Usage of Corporate Card for Foreign Transactions

When the corporate card is used for a foreign transaction, it is reported by the bank in both the original currency and US dollars. Users must use the US dollar amount reported by the bank on the expense report.

Trademark & Licensing

Only licensed manufacturers are permitted to reproduce Northwestern's registered marks, including name, trademarks, and logos. Groups planning to order items with a design that includes the University name and any identifying marks must order from a preferred licensed vendor.

AV Integrator Vendor Contracts

For any AV integration project, users should first consult Northwestern IT. Otherwise, users are expected to partner with at least one of the six pre-qualified AV integration vendors from the list managed by PPS.