This is an important update on procurement changes resulting from the introduction of new and updated trade agreements that are now in effect. As York receives government funding, York University is required to adhere to several trade agreements and is required to comply with procurement related commitments as described in the applicable legislation. Similarly, York […]
As previously communicated the University has set up a temporary arrangement for the delivery of goods by couriers at 4747 Keele Street. The temporary off-campus receiving location is not equipped however to receive and handle sensitive materials (i.e. hazardous, perishable, controlled goods), therefore Procurement Services have made the following alternate arrangements to ensure that these […]
In an effort to ensure incoming goods reach their ultimate destination during the labour disruption; Procurement Services has made the following arrangements effective Tuesday March 6, 2018: All deliveries of goods to the Keele and Glendon Campuses Mail Delivery Based on information available to us at this time we anticipate that Canada Post may be […]
Effective October 1, 2017 York University will be publishing its bid opportunities exclusively on the electronic Tendering site, MERX. York University will no longer publish bid opportunities on Biddingo.com. Our decision for the migration to a single electronic Tendering platform was based primarily on our efforts to streamline the bid posting process within Procurement Services, […]
This bulletin is to advise the community of new Vendor of Records (“VORs”) for Promotional Items. Background Promotional Items are currently being purchased across York University (“York”) in a de-centralized fashion with no standardized pricing. To reduce administrative costs associated with procurement, York has created a VOR for Promotional Items through the Ontario Education Collaborative […]
This bulletin is to advise the community of a change to the current office supplies vendor. Background York University has been using Corporate Express Inc. (doing business as Staples Advantage) - Vendor of Record (“VOR”) for office supplies through the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (“MGCS”) for the past seven (7) years. The current […]
This bulletin is to advise the community of a change to the current office copy paper vendor. Background York University has been using Novexco Inc. - Vendor of Record (“VOR”) for the supply of office copy paper through the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (“MGCS”) for the past four (4) years. The current contract […]
In an effort to continuously expand the product selection, provide better value, improve efficiencies and pass on cost savings to the university community, Procurement Services is pleased to announce the addition of the following vendors onto the Sm@rtbuy on-line purchasing platform. On-boarded Vendors: Vendor Name Commodity Purchasing Method FroggaBio Inc. Research Supplies Sm@rtBuy Mandel Scientific […]
This bulletin is to advise the community of a change to the current Cylinder Gases and Related Supplies Vendor of Record (“VOR”) list and to ensure everyone affected takes the action required in support of this new University-wide Cylinder Gases Program. Background Cylinder gases and related supplies are currently being purchased across the University from […]
This bulletin is to advise the community of a change to the current Toner Cartridge vendor list and to ensure everyone affected takes the actions required in support of this new University Toner Cartridge Program. Background Toners are currently being purchased across the University in a de-centralized fashion with no standardized pricing or approved Vendors […]