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Thursday, May 22, 2025
To support Ontario’s economic interests, the province of Ontario has introduced a new U.S. Procurement Restriction Policy limiting public and broader public sector purchases from U.S. businesses. This policy impacts procurement requirements for all university purchases. The Procurement Restriction Policy defines ‘U.S. Business’ for the... More
Monday, March 25, 2024
Updated provincial regulations will impact procurement requirements for purchases under $121,200 starting April 1, 2024. The Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act (BOBIA) requires that preference be given to Ontario businesses as part of the procurement process, defines ‘Ontario business’ for the purpose of the Act, and describes how... More
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Hypertec Systems is now offering a Punchout catalogue in eShop. Click on their logo from the main landing page to view their full catalogue with stock availability. You can easily view their Standard Configurations by clicking on the "Carleton Favorites" on the left hand side. Any questions please email... More
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Apple Education has advised us that starting May 1, 2025, they will no longer be accepting direct orders. This means that you will no longer be able to order from their website, and the punchout catalogue in eShop will no longer be available. As of May 1, Apple products may be ordered through one... More
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Whether you're new to eShop or consider yourself an advanced user, there may be features you are unaware of! We’ve rounded up our most frequently asked questions in order to provide you with some time-saving tips! Don't forget our How-to Sheets are also available on the FACTS website. Questions? Email us at eShop@carleton.ca. Tip... More
Friday, October 25, 2024
Some 15 Canadian universities, from coast to coast, have come together to form a working group on sustainable procurement, with Carleton playing a leading role. While institutional procurement offices have been collaborating for some time, notably through the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO), CASPAR, which stands for... More
Monday, October 7, 2024
Do you need a quick way to make low-dollar online purchases? Would you rather not have to submit an expense report for low-dollar and/or recurring expenses and then wait for reimbursement? If so, then consider these options. The university offers three distinct card programs to facilitate differing purchasing needs, which are meant to expedite... More
Monday, August 19, 2024
Carleton University’s Curb showcase is the university’s surplus sales program where Carleton-owned goods that may no longer have any useful value to the department can be resold to other departments on campus or external parties. Items sold on the Curb have included electronics, office furniture/supplies, scientific equipment, and more! In... More
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Sustainable Procurement at Carleton University Procurement Services and the Office of Sustainability at Carleton are committed to making responsible procurement decisions that encompass financial, social, and environmental considerations. The University Procurement Policy outlines our approach to sustainable procurement, with a focus on promoting... More
Monday, December 4, 2023
The Procurement Policy was updated as of January 1, 2024, and contains important changes. In alignment with incoming updates to the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, Carleton has implemented changes to the current Total Procurement Value thresholds, as follows: Procurement Type Threshold Current Total Procurement Value Total... More
Thursday, October 19, 2023
The final step of an Open Competitive Procurement process is 'Award', which includes negotiating your contract with the successful Vendor. Timelines for this step can vary substantially depending on your procurement and the amount of negotiations required to finalize the agreement. Procurement Services will continue to facilitate the process... More
Thursday, October 5, 2023
The first step in any procurement is understanding the university’s procurement thresholds. Depending on the Total Procurement Value of your anticipated purchase, you may be required to engage with a more robust process or need additional approvals. Total Procurement Value is the complete anticipated financial expense (excluding taxes) over the... More
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