Office Supplies Contract Update
August 7, 2024
Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) recently conducted a formal bid process and selected a new preferred vendor for office supplies. The evaluation committee recommended that the new contract be awarded to Guy Brown as the bidder representing the best value to Northwestern. As of July 1, 2024, the formal contract is effective.
Guy Brown serves many of the largest companies in the US, as well as several higher education institutions. With 25 years of experience, Guy Brown commits to exceptional customer service, a cornerstone of its business, providing dedicated support to its customers. It partners with Office Depot (ODP), leveraging ODP’s fulfillment centers and delivery network. Guy Brown is also a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and is proud to be the largest minority-owned office supply provider in the United States.
Users can access Guy Brown’s catalog through iBuyNU to view pricing and order office supplies. Users will notice a similar shopping experience to the prior vendor as users shop for items. Janie Miller is the customer service contact for Guy Brown and can be reached at ask@guybrown.com.
If you have questions, contact PPS customer service at procurement@northwestern.edu.