Approved Suppliers
Procurement Services, on behalf of the University of Toronto, establishes competitively procured agreements with suppliers of commonly used goods and services. Suppliers are selected from collaborative arrangements with the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS), Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), other agreements open to Broader Public Sector (BPS) organizations, or agreements resulting from a University of Toronto-led competitive procurement process. These arrangements result in “Approved Supplier” status, and as part of the Vendor of Record are available to departments across all three campuses.
The University community is strongly encouraged to purchase goods and services from Approved Suppliers.
Benefits of using Approved Suppliers
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Competitive pricing and discounts |
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Set Terms and Conditions, making the ordering and payment process more efficient |
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All are compliant with the University’s Procurement Policy |
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Reduce or eliminate the requirement of obtaining additional quotations |
Approved Supplier Performance Survey
Managing supplier performance is an important activity that should be undertaken throughout the contract life cycle. It should be monitored and managed through a formal process that includes set criteria and procedures for evaluating how well vendors perform and ensures they maintain a high standard of service and comply with the terms of their agreements
Where necessary, suppliers should be provided with opportunities to improve their performance through documented constructive feedback.
This tailored approach helps vendors understand the areas needing improvement and aligns their performance with the University’s standards, expectations and contractual obligations.
To provide feedback on an Approved Supplier, please complete this short survey.