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Call for Nominations are now open for Penn’s Green Purchasing Awards

As part of the Finance Forward program, the Procurement Transformation initiative aims to streamline processes and make it easier to get work done the first time. To that end, below are some key changes that will be implemented on April 14, 2025: Requestors are encouraged to submit any in-process New Supplier Request forms before April…

As part of the Finance Forward’s program and the Procurement Transformation initiative, Procurement Services is announcing two upcoming Procurement policy changes, effective July 1, 2025

After an extensive RFP process led by Penn Procurement Services for providers of Website Design, Upgrade and Maintenance Services, seven (7) suppliers have been awarded 3-year Preferred Contracts effective June 20, 2023. The RFP process included input from seventeen (17) individuals from the marketing, communications and technical areas of Business Services, Communications, FRES, ISC, Law,…

Procurement Services is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, there will be two university- approved companies working together to provide the procurement and delivery of wine and spirits. These companies will replace Specialized Wine and Spirits as they no longer provide these services. The new companies are: Lids Liquor Delivery, LLC– responsible for the delivery…

Procurement Services is pleased to announce that, effective December 23, 2024, and for the next three (3) years, Maximum Graphics Corporation will continue to be the University’s Preferred Contract Supplier for University-Branded Stationery (letterhead, business cards, envelopes, labels and note pads). This extension reflects Procurement Services’ commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to the University while maintaining a…

Starting January 8, 2025, US, Canadians, and non-European passport holders will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter or transit through the United Kingdom. Please visit Important Update: New UK Travel Requirement Effective January 8, 2025 article in the BEN Helps Support Portal for more information about the UK’s ETA mandate.

Procurement Services is announcing two new Procurement policy changes regarding an increase in the University’s Competitive Bid Threshold and increased P-Card limits aimed at simplifying operations and reducing administrative burden across campus for January 1, 2025.

Procurement Services is excited to announce a Mailchimp 15% Non-Profit Discount for all Penn users. This discount is effective immediately!

Procurement Services is excited to announce the renewal of agreements with ten (10) preferred suppliers for printing services.