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Monday, January 12, 2026<\/p>

eShop Outage Notice<\/h3>

eShop will be unavailable from 7pm Friday, January 16th until 8:30am Tuesday, January 20th for routine maintenance. Any questions please email... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Tuesday, July 8, 2025<\/p>

Hypertec Punchout Catalogue Now Available in eShop<\/h3>

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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, May 22, 2025<\/p>

Procurement Process Update: U.S. Procurement Restriction Policy<\/h3>

To support Ontario\u2019s 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 \u2018U.S. Business\u2019 for the... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, April 16, 2025<\/p>

Update to Ordering with Apple Education<\/h3>

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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, November 14, 2024<\/p>

eShop Tips & Tricks<\/h3>

Whether you're new to eShop or consider yourself an advanced user, there may be features you are unaware of! We\u2019ve 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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, October 25, 2024<\/p>

Carleton University Procurement Services is co-founder of CASPAR<\/h3>

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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, October 7, 2024<\/p>

Corporate Card Programs<\/h3>

Do you need a quick way to make low-dollar online purchases?\u00a0 Would you rather not have to submit an expense report for low-dollar and\/or recurring expenses and then wait for reimbursement?\u00a0 If so, then consider these options. The university offers three distinct card programs to facilitate differing purchasing needs, which are meant to expedite... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, August 19, 2024<\/p>

CUrb Showcase<\/h3>

Carleton University\u2019s Curb showcase is the university\u2019s 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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Tuesday, April 30, 2024<\/p>

ESG Supplier Survey<\/h3>

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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, March 25, 2024<\/p>

Procurement Process Update: Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act (April 2024)<\/h3>

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 \u2018Ontario business\u2019 for the purpose of the Act, and describes how... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, December 4, 2023<\/p>

Procurement Policy Update: New Procurement Value Thresholds (January 2024)<\/h3>

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:\u00a0 Procurement Type Threshold Current Total Procurement Value Total... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, October 19, 2023<\/p>

Procurement Tip #4: Negotiations and Contracting for your Open Competitive Procurement<\/h3>

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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, October 5, 2023<\/p>

Procurement Tip #2: Procurement Thresholds<\/h3>

The first step in any procurement is understanding the university\u2019s 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<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, September 11, 2023<\/p>

Upgrade to FAST Pcard<\/h3>

We are currently piloting approvals within FAST Pcard. This means that after uploading receipts for each transaction, a user is able to submit their statement to their supervisor for approval electronically. As part of our recent FAST upgrade on September 1, some changes from the feedback of the pilot group were implemented. Cardholders will... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, July 17, 2023<\/p>

Employee Purchase Program<\/h3>

Carleton University\u2019s Employee Purchase Program (EPP) provides continuing employees a convenient way to make technology purchases through payroll deduction. Employees can purchase items such as desktops, laptops, and tablets with EPP.\u00a0 In 2022 the EPP program was expanded to also include bicycles and related equipment. To participate in the... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, June 2, 2023<\/p>

New Apple Vendors in eShop<\/h3>

Procurement Services is excited to announce two new vendors in eShop \u2013 Data Integrity and Jump+. Data Integrity and Jump+ have been selected as Vendors of Record (VOR) for Apple products, ensuring access to a wider range of products.\u00a0These vendors offer exclusive discounted prices on selected products, allowing users to save even more on... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Thursday, March 23, 2023<\/p>

2022-23 Financial Year End<\/h3>

Please note that the university\u2019s 2022-23 financial year end will close on April 30, 2023. The last regular business day is Friday, April 28, 2023. \u00a0To accurately reflect 2022-23 financial activity in your accounts, please review the\u00a0Year End Instructions\u00a0to ensure documents are received in the processing departments by the dates... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, March 1, 2023<\/p>

Equipment Inventory Policy Updated<\/h3>

Changes to the Equipment Inventory policy were recently approved by Senior Management.\u00a0 The updated policy now includes disposal procedures for non-fixed assets that align with our commitment to sustainability. Disposal options include, a) transfer or donation, b) safe and sustainable disposal and c) resale or giveaway through the surplus... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Monday, January 16, 2023<\/p>

Procurement Planning 2023-24<\/h3>

As a reminder to all RPC Heads and those involved in developing your Budget Submission for 2023-24, please give thoughtful consideration to the Procurement Plan information request included in the budget planning pack (see page 6 of the 2023-24 Planning and Budget Guidelines; last tab of the 2023-24 Budget Request Template).\u00a0 This information is... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, December 14, 2022<\/p>

Limited Tendering Exceptions<\/h3>

Community members should be aware that Limited Tendering Exceptions are only to be used under exceptional circumstances and are not for convenience. As a broader public sector institution, we are obligated to engage in competitive bidding for all purchases as required under legislative requirements and trade treaty obligations. The Limited... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, October 26, 2022<\/p>

eShop Upgrade Coming November 7th<\/h3>

eShop will be undergoing a regularly scheduled upgrade from November 4th (9pm) \u2013 November 6th (12pm).\u00a0 On Monday, November 7th, you will see two key changes take effect. 1) Change to location of requisition approval action. Currently, an approver can act on a requisition by accessing the menu on the left or right side... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, August 12, 2022<\/p>

the CUrb – Carleton University Reuse Base<\/h3>

Procurement Services is excited to announce the launch of the CUrb - the Carleton University Reuse Base, formerly known as the Sale of Surplus listing.\u00a0 \u00a0This program allows departments to resell or give away Carleton-owned goods that may no longer be needed to another department, member of Carleton's community, or external parties to the... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Tuesday, July 12, 2022<\/p>

Procurement Services Achieves Green Certification in CU Green Workplace Program<\/h3>

We are proud to announce that Procurement Services has achieved Green Certification for Sustainability\u2019s Green Workplace Program on June 2022.\u00a0 Our department achieved Silver Certification during the COVID pandemic in May 2021, and this was an incentive for our team to strive for Green Certification upon our return to the office in April... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Friday, April 29, 2022<\/p>

COVID-19 Update for Procurement Services Operations<\/h3>

Effective May 1st, 2022 Like other universities in Ontario, Carleton University will suspend its proof of vaccination requirements for participation in in-person Carleton activities beginning May 1, 2022. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, the evolution of the virus and public health conditions are difficult to predict, so this decision... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div>

Wednesday, March 16, 2022<\/p>

Protecting your Procurement Card from Fraud<\/h3>

Procurement Services has become aware of recent reports of fraudulent activity on Procurement Cards. To keep Procurement Cardholder accounts safe, we would like to share some of the best practices for card security: \u2022 If you receive a request by email to purchase items (e.g., gift cards on behalf of someone you recognize), verify... More<\/span><\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div>

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