• Supplier Diversity Program
    The UMass Supplier Diversity Program aligns our procurement practices with the University’s DEIA values of building a more inclusive community that provides equitable opportunities for all. This initiative is championed by the UMass System President, Marty Meehan, and provides a framework for how each Campus and the President's Office can intentionally create access for more diverse-owned…
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  • Accessibility Resources
    Resources, videos and other information on Accessibility.
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  • Affinaquest
    Training material and resources for the Affinaquest CRM. Please reference your functional area below to learn more.
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  • Affinaquest Documentation
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  • Anthology Encompass Training Videos
    Training videos on how to use the Encompass CMS and its various modules.
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  • Procurement Administration (Ways to Purchase)
    Purchasing methods vary by products/services and our Procurement Administration section aims to provide clarity on the requirements, controls, and contracting (purchase agreement) needed. 
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  • Procurement Policy and Standards
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  • Unified Procurement Services Team (UPST)
    The Unified Procurement Services Team (“UPST”) is established and under the direction of the Chief Procurement Officer and is responsible for the implementation of the Standards applicable to the University’s campuses and the President’s Office and shall manage and conduct purchasing activity as set forth herein. All decisions made by the Department with respect to Goods and/or Services,…
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  • Group Purchase Organizations (GPOs)
    University Personnel responsible for procurement and purchasing shall inform themselves of prices and specifications of items available through Group Purchasing Organizations (“GPO”), including but not limited to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Operational Services Division (“OSD”) and the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (“MHEC”). GPO contract price agreements may be utilized…
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  • Competitive Procurement
    A , Competitive Procurement, shall include the consideration and evaluation of the Contractor’s abilities to provide the required goods or services at the best overall value to the University consistent with the necessary specifications, quantities, quality, durability, availability, serviceability, and other factors affecting the use of the good or service by the University.  The Competitive Procurement may include an RFX…
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