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.
On this Page...
- Resources
- Vendor Contracts Form Checklist
- Workflows
- BPO Processing Time and Workflow
- Workflow Currently Under Construction
- Contract Review Processing Time and Workflow
- No Workflow Currently
- BPO Processing Time and Workflow
- Frequently Asked Questions
- When should I request a BPO?
- Who should negotiate and sign a contract?
Resources
Back to TopVendor Contracts Form Checklist
Before filling out Administrative Support Team (AST)'s Purchasing and Accounts Payable form — to request a BPO or contract review, ensure you have the following information and documents:
- Contract, Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Start and end dates
- Amount
- Budget
Workflows
Back to TopBPO 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.
Contract Review Processing Time and Workflow
The turnaround time for processing a purchase is 1-3 business days.
No workflow at this time, keep an eye out for website updates via AST’s Newsletter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Back to TopContact 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.
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.
For Further Support
Back to TopReach out and we will route your questions, comments, and/or ideas to the appropriate subject matter experts on our team and keep an eye out for monthly updates via AST's Newsletter.
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 23, 2025