Approved Suppliers

• Supplier Fraud Update

  December 8, 2022

  Suppliers should be aware of potential fraud activity requesting the delivery of goods to a non-University of Toronto location. What to look for Fake email (e.g. procurement@utoronto-ca.com; uoftprocurement@outlook.ca) Non-standard U of T phone number: U of T phone numbers begin with 416-978 or 416-946 Non-U of T shipping address Requesting open line of credit Poorly
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• COVID-19 Contractor Safety Acknowledgement

  October 6, 2021

  Suppliers attending University premises must comply with the University’s guideline on vaccination that requires all individuals attending University premises, including all visitors, to be fully vaccinated unless they are unable for medical reasons or for grounds protected under the Ontario Human Right Code. Suppliers attending University premises must also complete the COVID-19 Contractor Safety Acknowledgement
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• Thompson Ahern is the new Customs Broker for U of T

  February 3, 2021

  Effective February 1, 2021, Thompson, Ahern & Co. Limited (Thompson Ahern) replaced Kuehne + Nagel as the University of Toronto’s Customs Broker in all matters relating to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), including all incoming and outgoing international shipments.Thompson Ahern provides a full range of customs brokerage services, offers competitive rates, and processes shipments 24/7,
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• Office Furniture, IT Professional Services and Networking Products

  August 12, 2020

  New contracts have be added to the following Approved Supplier categories: Office Space Furniture 10 suppliers offering more than 70 OEMs Casegood, lounge & lunchroom, systems furniture Space planning and installation services 1 quote for purchases under $100,000 For more information, see Office Space Furniture. IT Professional Services 10 suppliers providing IT professionals in infrastructure
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• Procurement Process Enhancements

  June 2, 2020

  Central Procurement Services is pleased to announce a number of enhancements to procurement processes at the University of Toronto. We have raised thresholds and streamlined administrative effort, while at the same time incorporated new procurement legislation and regulation arising from trade agreements. New Procurement Policy Business Board recently approved the revised University Procurement Policy which
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• Introducing the U of T Supplier Network

  March 30, 2020

  Procurement Services is pleased to announce the U of T Supplier Network. The Supplier Network connects staff and faculty with suppliers of goods and services for University business. The network is comprised of 3 categories: Supplier Directory – Easily search a directory of U of T Approved Suppliers using keywords and filters, including products and
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• IT Technical Support & Slate Software Project Services

  March 2, 2020

  7 new contracts have been added to the University’s Vendor of Record Program: IT Technical Support Services 6 contracts leveraged from existing OECM arrangements More than 20 roles with four experience levels, flexibility to screen, test and replace candidates Resources can work onsite or remotely 1 quote for purchases under $100,000 Price list (based on
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• Plumbing Products

  December 10, 2019

  Leveraged from existing Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) arrangements, the following facilities equipment and supplies category has been added to the Vendor of Record: Category: Plumbing Products Suppliers: Marks Supply, Next Plumbing & Hydronics, Noble Contract highlights: Thousands of plumbing products from hundreds of brands in categories such as copper pipe and fittings, commercial faucets,
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• Interpretation, Translation, & ASL Services

  November 20, 2019

  Leveraged from existing Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) arrangement, the following suppliers have been added to the Vendor of Record in Translation, Interpretation, and American Sign Language Services: 911 Interpreters (Translation, Interpretation) Canadian Hearing Society (Sign Language) MCIS Language Services (Translation, Interpretation, Sign Language) These suppliers can provide high-quality translation, simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and
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• Vendor of Record Update

  September 9, 2019

  Over the last few months, a number of new categories and suppliers have been added to the Vendor of Record program: SoftChoice is the Approved Supplier in the new Software License Products category. Compucom has been added to Computers (PC) and Computers (Apple) Teramach has been added to Networking Switches, Routers, Firewalls. New contracts have
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• Changes to Apple Computers and Related Products

  September 3, 2019

  The following are changes to the Approved Supplier category for Apple Computers and Related Products: Jump+:  On September 8, 2019, the contract with Jump+ will expire, and will no longer be available on uSOURCE. Any open Purchase Orders will still be processed through the system, and orders greater than $5,000 will need a Goods Receipt
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• Audio Visual Equipment and Event Staging Services

  May 14, 2019

  Two new categories have been added to the University’s Vendor of Record Program: Audio & Visual System Solutions Audiovisual equipment and installation services Leveraged from existing Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) arrangement Existing contract with AVI-SPL (Audio Visual Equipment) remains in place until November 2019 1 quote required for purchases under $100,000 To assist with
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• Residence Furniture and Mattresses

  April 16, 2019

  Leveraging existing OECM Master Agreements, the University has signed new contracts with the following suppliers: D&E Wood Industries, Ltd. Foliot Furniture Inc. POI Business Interiors Inc. ajsdf;ajsd;fas;df For more information, including how to order, see Residence Furniture and Mattresses.

• New agreements for Campus Signage Services

  March 10, 2019

  As a result of RFSQ UOT201815938, the following suppliers have been added as Approved Suppliers to the Vendor of Record in the Campus Signage Services – Supply and Installation category: Marvel Signs & Display Presentation Plu Creative Services S2K Envirographics Spectra Advertising Steel Art Signs WSI Sign Systems Ltd. Campus Signage Services includes the supply
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• Updates to the Vendor of Record Program

  October 17, 2018

  Over the last few months, a number of new categories and suppliers have been added to the Vendor of Record program: New contracts have been signed with CDW, Compugen, and Dell, offering an even wider range of products and services in Computers, Peripheral Devices, and Related Services. Multi-Function Devices and Related Services now has four
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• New Approved Supplier for Athletic Apparel and Accessories

  May 1, 2018

  We are pleased to announce a new Approved Supplier: Category: Athletic Apparel and Accessories Supplier: Marchant’s School Sport Ltd. Marchant’s School Sport Ltd has entered into an agreement with the University of Toronto to supply Under Armour branded athletic apparel, uniforms and accessories. They also offer screen-printed, embroidered and decorated items, including but not limited
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• New uSOURCE Suppliers: Jump Plus and PrintersPlus

  April 2, 2018

  We are pleased to announce that Jump Plus and PrintersPlus catalogues are available on uSOURCE. Jump Plus supplies Apple products, including: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook drives, cables, cases, thunderbolt adapters, batteries, adapters iPads Apple TV and TV cables, displays iPods and iPod cables, dock, earphones Desktop/server accessories Keyboards, trackpads AppleCare protection plan For more
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• New Approved Supplier Category: Drupal Website Design

  January 23, 2017

  We are pleased to announce a new category in the University’s list of Approved Suppliers: Category: Drupal Website Development and Maintenance Services Suppliers: Coldfront Labs, Digital Echidna, Foster Interactive, OpenConcept, OpenPlus Services provided include but are not limited to: Web Application Design Services Development, Configuration, Content Management and Integration Services Maintenance Services Search Engine Optimization
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• UP Express: New Approved Supplier

  September 15, 2016

  We are pleased to announce the Union Pearson Express has been added to the list of Approved Suppliers. Through an agreement with the Canadian Association of Business Officers (CAUBO), all University of Toronto staff and faculty will receive a discount on fares between Pearson International Airport and Union Station. For more information, including how to
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• New Categories Added to List of Approved Suppliers

  December 7, 2015

  Over the last month, Procurement Services has added a number of new categories to the list of Approved Suppliers: Staples Advantage and PrintersPlus are the new Approved Suppliers in the Toner Cartridges category, offering discounted pricing on a broad range of OEM, generic, and remanufactured products for more printer brands or models. SoftChoice Inc. (Server
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• Perkin Elmer: New Approved Supplier on uSOURCE

  September 10, 2015

  We are pleased to announce a new Approved Supplier on uSOURCE: Supplier: Perkin Elmer Category: Lab Supplies Perkin Elmer offers Laboratory equipment and supplies that include, but are not limited to: Bench Lab Equipment/Apparatus Books Chemicals/Reagents Chromatography and Filtration Electronics Furniture Glassware Housekeeping Supplies Instructional Supplies Labware Plasticware Radioisotopes Safety Supplies and Software For more
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• Insight: New Approved Supplier on uSOURCE

  September 3, 2015

  We are pleased to announce the addition of a new Approved Supplier on uSOURCE: Supplier: Insight Canada Category: Computers – Apple Products Insight Canada offers Computers and related equipment that include, but are not limited to: Apple TV and TV cables, displays iPads iPods and iPod cables, dock, earphones MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, MacBook drives,
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