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Vendor Contracts

Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)

Executed contact where there can be multiple purchase orders for the same goods and services.  

Contract Review

Typically a one-time payment with a contract.

Resources

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Requesting a BPO or contract review? Ensure the following documents are ready:

Vendor Contracts Request Checklist

  • Contract, Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
  • Start and end dates  
  • Amount 
  • Budget 

Workflows

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BPO Processing Time and Workflow

The turnaround time for processing a purchase is 10 business days.

Workflow is currently under construction, keep an eye out for website updates via AST’s Newsletter.

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Contract Review Processing Time and Workflow

The turnaround time for processing a purchase is 1-3 business days.

Workflow is currently under construction, keep an eye out for website updates via AST’s Newsletter.

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When should I request a BPO?  

Contact us as soon as you have determined a contract will need to be signed.  We can provide guidance depending upon the complexity and/or the dollar amount of the contract.

Who should negotiate and sign a contract?  

Only UW Procurement Services may sign a contract/agreement/MOU on behalf of any UW unit. While contract negotiation requires departmental content area expertise, the contract language itself should be formulated and approved by Procurement Services.   

 

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Last Updated: Tuesday, December 05, 2023