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News Articles - 2012 |
- WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ORDERS AND DELIVERIES Oct, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is going to impact ordering and deliveries for the next several days. Please be aware that any order placed with a company in the Northeast could be delayed due to this storm. Several companies along the Northeast coast are either closing early or closed altogether for the pending storm. This includes FedEx, UPS and the USPS being impacted by the weather along with air shipments. Taken from PostAndParcel.info: "The category one hurricane is already prompting transport system disruptions, including cancellation of more than 7,200 flights in and out of East Coast airports." If you have any questions whether a supplier is open and/or to follow-up on your order's shipping status please contact the supplier. Procurement will provide further details as necessary and we hope that the people in the East Coast remain safe during this storm.
- Office Max® Customer Perk Card Program for Personal Use Aug, 2012
Through Guy Brown´s partnership with OfficeMax®, Vanderbilt employees, students and alumni are able to utilize a discount program giving them access to everyday savings at any OfficeMax® retail location for their personal purchases. As a member of the Vanderbilt community, you can receive an additional 10% off most office supplies, furniture, ink and toner and OfficeMax ImPress® services, as well as 5% off most technology items*. Customer Perks Cards should not be used by staff when purchasing office products for business use.
To set up your personal Customer Perks Card please visit the link below:
Office Max Customer Perk Set Up
- New Office Supplies Contracts Awarded To Guy Brown and American Paper & Twine
Procurement Services is pleased to announce the launch of new multi-year agreements for office supplies with Guy Brown and American Paper & Twine, commencing July 1, 2012.
... Read More Jul, 2012
- Fisher Scientific Customer Satisfaction Survey Request from Procurement Services
July, 2012
The Procurement Research Team (Andrew Goodman, Tamena Jenkins and Sunne McManus) is conducting a survey to find out how Fisher Scientific has been performing over the last twelve (12) months as Vanderbilt's Primary Supplier for research lab supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
Your responses will greatly assist us in understanding how Fisher is performing.
Your individual answers will remain confidential.
The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete and closes at 12pm, August 10th.
Please click here: Fisher Customer Satisfaction Survey to complete the survey and we thank you in advance. - Kay Bob´s Flatbread Sandwiches on 21st Ave. Offers $6.95 Vanderbilt Specials Jan, 2012
Kay Bob´s Grilled Flat Bread Sandwiches, located next door to Pizza Perfect on 21st Ave., is offering $6.95 lunch & dinner specials to Vanderbilt staff thru January.
Kay Bob´s features all natural chicken & steak, local ground beef, open flame cooking, fresh baked flat bread, veggie options, sweet potato chips, hand-cut fries and salads.
Kay Bob´s is owned and operated by the Pizza Perfect Family.
- Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville Special Rate until 3/31/2012 Jan, 2012
Book your Vanderbilt University Special Rate today, and receive a stay in one of their supremely comfortable Premium Concierge rooms, just steps from Vanderbilt University, for just $159 per night.
Offer valid on stays from now through 3/31/2012 Rate is subject to blackout dates and availability.For reservations:
http://www.loewshotels.com/en/specials/vand
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203 - 10% discount on holiday lights tours with Grand Avenue Transportation -
Vanderbilt Faculty, students, and staff can call now and mention Vanderbilt to get your 10% discount on holiday lights tours with Grand Avenue Transportation.
... Read More Dec, 2011 - FiddleCakes offers 5% discount on their Holiday Menu Dec, 2011
Alumni owned and operated FiddleCakes offers 5% discount on their Holiday Menu to Vanderbilt Faculty, Staff, and Students with a VU business card or the Vanderbilt ID card.
Please email or call Jessica at (615) 457-2127 about setting up your corporate gift orders. Stop in at 2206 8th Ave South or call to arrange desserts for your next holiday celebration - whether you are hosting or attending!
FiddleCakes is happy to deliver any of their pies, cakes, or cookie tins locally and don't forget - they have gluten-free and vegan options!
Their holiday menu can be found here - check in for updates: http://www.fiddlecakes.com/pdf/holiday_2.pdf
- American Airlines files for reorganization under Chapter 11 - ... Read More Nov, 2011
- Express Courier selected as primary courier service for Vanderbilt Nov, 2011
Vanderbilt University has awarded a contract to Express Courier to serve as the primary courier to the university central campus and medical center, effective Nov 21.
For our primary service, we have consolidated to a single service provider to significantly reduce costs, accommodate emergency courier needs, and to offer services such as GPS delivery tracking, state of the art technology for real time tracking, and web based ordering.
The transition to Express Courier from the current courier services will begin November 21, and should be complete by December 5. After December 5, courier service requirements should be booked with Express Courier.
A secondary contract was awarded to Green Fleet Messengers for those that wish to use an environmentally friendly bicycle courier service for more limited courier service requirements.
If you have any questions about using Express Courier for your courier needs, please contact Bob Peabody in Procurement Services. For contact information and a directory of our suppliers, please see the Gold Guide.
- Flyaway airport parking 3 free days with coupon - ... Read More Nov, 2011
- Shen Yun Performing Arts offers a 10% discount to Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students -
Use the special offer code "VANDERBILT10" to receive a 10% discount on tickets during the holiday season. The code could be used for any tickets through web link: http://patron.tpac.org/promo/VANDERBILT10 or Hotline: 615-212-9595 (NO service charge).
... Read More Nov, 2011 - Restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel offers a 20% discount Nov, 2011
VU Faculty and Staff Present your VU ID for lunch at "Eat," the restaurant at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel and receive a 20% discount (For reservations dial 321-1990).
Offer valid November 21 - December 31, 2011.
- Pizza Perfect´s "Just Say No to Turkey," Vanderbilt November Special Nov, 2011
Spinach Lasagna, Fresh Bread, House Salad and a Gallon of Brewed Tea for ten people.
Just $94.00 per ten people. Delivery and set-up included. The first department to call and order this special will receive ten free cannoli.
Please call Pizza Perfect Catering at 301-3940.
- Small Purchase Order (SPO) Program to end 12/31/2011 Nov, 2011
Effective December 31, 2011, the Small Purchase Order (SPO) program will be discontinued. Vanderbilt is making this change due to the widespread adoption of the more efficient and cost effective eProcurement and Pcard ordering solutions. Going forward, all orders under $500 should be placed using either the eProcurement system or a Pcard. SPO forms have not been available for purchase since October 1st and Vanderbilt suppliers will no longer accept the forms beginning January 1, 2012.
Directions for ordering through the eProcurement system, online tutorials and details on how to arrange access can be found on the eProcurement website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/eprocurement.
Directions for obtaining a Pcard and its required training can be found on the Pcard website, which can be accessed at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/pcard/default.shtml
If you have questions or need help with this updated procedure, please contact Maggie Robinson at maggie.robinson@vanderbilt.edu or call her at 936-7894.
FAQ
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to enhance your purchasing options.
Procurement and Disbursement Services 
Oct, 2011
Join Finance and Vanderbilt´s new partner, FROSCH travel agency, Oct. 4 or 5 to see what services we´ve packaged for YOU:- Learn to use the travel VU online booking tool
- See how Vanderbilt´s new travel VU program makes travel easier for you
- Explore FROSCH´s domestic, international, group and leisure travel services
- Lowest-price guarantee on airfares
- 24/7 worldwide traveler support
- NO BOOKING FEES for business travel!
Click here to sign up for an information and training session
- Carrabba´s Holiday Gift Card Special and Lunch Schedule-
Select Carraba´s locations will open at 11:00 a.m. daily now through January 2nd. This holiday, give the tastes of Italy and get a taste for yourself with a Carrabba´s gift card. Purchase $100 in Gift Cards and enjoy a $20 Amore Bonus Card just for you.
... Read More Oct, 2011 - Hybrigenics Services SAS renews agreement with Vanderbilt University Sep, 2011
Hybrigenics Services is a complete solution provider specialized on protein interactions offering
3 lines of services to:- DISCOVER novel protein interactions
- VALIDATE protein functions in cells
- INHIBIT protein interactions with small molecules
- a dedicated account manager and scientific project leader to follow your projects;
- a 25% discount on Hybrigenics ULTImate Y2H screening and the new ULTImate library construction and
- Hybrigenics offers to build for free up to 3 new ULTImate libraries of general interest for at least 5 ULTImate Y2H screens ordered for the Library.
Aurèlie Scheer
+33 (0)1 58 10 38 55
services@hybrigenics.com - HERTZ - Get Free Day & more Sep, 2011
Hertz is offering #1 Club Gold membership to Vanderbilt employes at no cost. From now till Dec 15 when you become a Gold member you will receive 500 points- enough for a free weekend day and 100 point per rental day during this period. Just click on this link and learn all about it, and become a Hertz Gold member. Make sure to use Vanderbilt University discount CDP # 1876232. http://www.HertzGoldPlusRewards.com.
Gold Choice- Hertz is now the only brand to offer choice without compromise. That means you can have a pre-assigned car waiting or choose another option of your choice from the Gold Choice area. Gold Choice is available today at 19 airport locations with an additional 11 being added by year end. In 2012 another 20 additional airports will offer Gold Choice.
eReturn- Gold Customers now have an even faster way to return their cars, by signing up on their Hertz profile for eReceipt, they can return the car and walk away, automatically receiving a PDF version of their receipt through email within 30 minutes of Hertz closing the rental agreement. Members can also preselect the Hertz Fuel Purchase Option and return the car with gas at any level. Nobody matches that speed of service!
Mobile Gold Board- starting early in 2012, Gold Plus Rewards customer´s will receive email and text messages to their phone right when their flight lands, with their vehicle make and model and stall number. Upgrades an special offers will also be included. That means as soon as they land, our Gold Plus Rewards customers will have the confidence of knowing Hertz is taking care of their rental business just the way they want.
If you have any questions you can contact our Hertz representative Farideh Beasley at 615-292-2488 or fbeasley@hertz.com - Pizza Perfect September and October Vanderbilt Catering Special Sep, 2011
Spinach Lasagna or Beef Ziti or Sausage Ziti
Fresh Baked Bread
House Salad Bowl
Gallon of Brewed Tea
Prepared per Ten
$94.00
Delivery and set-ups included.
P-Card and Purchase Orders accepted
call 301-3940 - Small Purchase Order (SPO) Program to end 12/31/2011 Aug, 2011
More Efficient Methods Definitively Replace Paper-based SPO Program Effective January 1, 2012
Effective January 1, 2012, the Small Purchase Order (SPO) program will be discontinued. Vanderbilt is making this change due to the widespread adoption of the more efficient and cost effective eProcurement and Pcard ordering solutions. Going forward, all orders under $500 should be placed using either the eProcurement system or a Pcard. Procurement Services will stop selling SPO forms October 1st and Vanderbilt suppliers will no longer accept the forms beginning January 1, 2012.
Directions for ordering through the eProcurement system, online tutorials and details on how to arrange access can be found on the eProcurement website at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/eprocurement.
Directions for obtaining a Pcard and its required training can be found on the Pcard website, which can be accessed at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/pcard/default.shtml
If you have questions or need help with this updated procedure, please contact Maggie Robinson at maggie.robinson@vanderbilt.edu or call her at 936-7894.
FAQ
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to enhance your purchasing options. - Vanderbilt University´s Orbitz for Business contract is expiring Jul, 2011
We thank you for participating in our program. Our contract with Orbitz for Business will expire, however, on Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 and we will remove it from our Travel Website at that time. Any reservations you have booked will still be valid. We will notify you when we have a replacement online booking tool. In the meantime, you still have the full service of any of our approved travel agencies located on our travel website at: http://www.campustravel.com/university/vanderbilt/
For assistance with any Orbitz for Business bookings after July 26th, please call 1-877-ORBITZ1 (1-877-672-4891) and work with an agent.
Thank you. --Procurement Services - Hotel Indigo hosts a Vanderbilt Meet & Greet! Jul, 2011
Join us for a Great Time in your Honor
July 20th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for Good Food, Cool Drinks, & a Great Time!
Hotel Indigo Nashville
Music Row/Vanderbilt
1719 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203
RSVP: 615.346.1187 - Win Your Vanderbilt Department a Free Catered Lunch for Ten from Pizza Perfect!
Would you like to invite ten of your Vanderbilt associates to a free, catered lunch of home-made spinach or beef lasagna, baked bread, fresh house salad, iced-tea and our delicious cannoli for dessert?
... Read More Jul, 2011 - MacAuthority is offering Big Deals this Tax Free Weekend! Jul, 2011
- June thru August Catering Special from Carrabba's Italian of Green Hills Jun, 2011
Carrabba´s Italian of Green Hills Catering Services is now offering Vanderbilt a $25 gift card and an order of 12 mini desserts for free with a catering purchase of $200 or more. This offer is good from June thru August. Please call 463-3000 or 913-940-1980 for more details!! Ciao!! - BioNiQuest Lab Services offers VU researchers the following benefits Jun, 2011
- An immediate, ongoing 15 to 20% savings on the yearly maintenance costs of Beckman instrumentation.
- Service reps who are each former Beckman Field Service Engineers with more than 200 years combined experience servicing Beckman instrumentation.
- Substantial savings from servicing and extending the life of your current instrumentation in lieu of purchasing new equipment.
Jim Conatser
Phone: 615-347-4982
Email: jimc@bioniquest.com - June and July Catering Specials from Pizza Perfect Jun, 2011
- Corky´s Deluxe Catering Plan for only $5 a person May, 2011
- PIZZA PERFECT - Vanderbilt Catering Special For the Merry Month of May!
- Spinach or Beef Lasagna -
- Fresh Baked Bread -
- House Salad -
- Real Brewed Tea -
Just $9.40 per person
($94.00 per ten)
... Read More Apr, 2011 - Fed Ex Rate Anomaly – 2nd Day a.m. Service - Apr, 2011
Fed Ex has recently added a new service: "2nd Day A.M." Normally, a second day service should be less expensive than any of the overnight services; however, that is not currently the case.
Our rates, through the Tennessee State contract, are substantially discounted. Because this is a new service, it is not included in the contract so any shipments using "2nd Day A.M." on our account will be at the full list price, costing more than our other discounted rates (such as overnight and other 2nd day delivery).
This will be adjusted when the new contract is issued in January 2012. In the meantime, we recommend you avoid using the "2nd Day A.M." service. This anomaly only affects the "2nd Day A.M." service. All other 2nd day, overnight and other service rates are discounted. - Bag Lunch and Learn Grand Avenue Transportation -
All are invited to an informative bag Lunch and Learn designed to educate, inform and enhance Vanderbilt ground transportation travel planning. "Transportation Tips 101 – Easiest Class at Vanderbilt," will be led by Grand Avenue Chauffeured Transportation travel expert and Vanderbilt Alum M.J. Garrett, and the 45 minute session will be offered 6 six times over three days in order to best serve you.
... Read More Apr, 2011 - Special weekend rates for Sheraton Gateway Atlanta for April 1-3, 2011 Apr, 2011
$99 per night
or
$105 per night with 2 free full adult breakfast buffets.
Please contact coordinator to receive discounted rate: Brenda Jenkins via email brenda@agri-sales.com
Will need to book rooms with her no later than Friday, April 1st at 2:00 pm. - You are Invited to the 16th Vanderbilt University Business Diversity Fair -
Vanderbilt University Procurement Services is sponsoring its 16th Business Diversity Supplier Fair -´11. The Fair will be held in the Student Life Center Commodore Ballroom, located at 310 25th Avenue South, on Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 11am - 2:00pm. The theme for this year´s event is "Diversity: Opening DORES to Opportunity."
... Read More March, 2011 - Corky´s Deluxe Catering Special offer to Vanderbilt University - Mar, 2011
- Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown discount for VU Fac/Staff Feb, 2011
Approved Supplier HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NASHVILLE DOWNTOWN offering VU faculty and Staff a $99 rate for March 6-31.
Please contact the hotel directly (877-443-7929) and ask for the Vanderbilt rate. - Save the Date - Research Supplier Expo Wed, March 9th Feb, 2011
Procurement Services is sponsoring its 2nd Annual Research Supplier Expo on Wednesday, March 9, 2010, 11 AM - 2 PM in Light Hall Lobby. The Expo features over 20 supplier booths showcasing the latest products and technology and is your chance to be informed about new research technology.
Those who visit supplier booths may also sample from some of Vanderbilt University´s finest approved caterers. We look forward seeing you at this annual event! For questions, please contact Research Sourcing Officer Michael Jessing at 343.4375 or m.jessing@vanderbilt.edu - Hotel SNOW RATES for Feb 10th, as available -
Hotels on our site Fac-Staff Travel Website are offering Vanderbilt employees SNOW RATES for Jan 25th and 26th, as available. Contact sheri.digiovanna@vanderbilt.edu in Procurement Services for rates.
... Read More Jan, 2011 - Vanderbilt discount for SHEN YUN Performing Arts coming to TPAC Feb 18,19 - Jan, 2011
For the 10% Vanderbilt discount for Faculty, Staff, and Students, use the Promo Code: SY09 to purchase tickets at www.TNShows.com or Hotline: (888)389-1614.
http://tnshows.com/ShenYun_Nashville.html - Carrabbas Catering VU Discount and Give-Away - Jan, 2011
Carrabbas' Italian Grill of Green Hill is now delivering!
Help us welcome Carrabbas as our newest Vanderbilt approved caterer. First 10 orders of 200 or more will receive a $20 gift certificate.
Mention that you are Vanderbilt when placing your order to receive your discount.
Fresh Italian food and grilled specialties made from scratch from our door to yours.
Click here for catering menu and options ($100 minimum order). Look up the Nashville/Green hills location on the locator. - Pizza Perfect January Catering Specials -
Deli sandwich box lunch special from Pizza Perfect Just $4.99
... Read More Jan, 2011 - Approved Supplier Broadwater and Associates offers 20% discount to VU - Dec, 2010 Approved Supplier Broadwater and Associates offers 20% discount to VU on any Ad Specialty item found at www.broadwaterprint.com (or through any ASI - Ad Specialty Industry Manufacturer) from today through 1/31/11.
- Hertz has included insurance to our rates -
Effective immediately, our Vanderbilt Hertz program includes LDW & Liability in our rates for business rentals.
Hertz is offering #1 Club Gold membership to all employees at no cost. With #1 Club Gold you don't need to stand in Line, your car & all the information are already preprinted & ready for you. All you need to show is your drivers license & off you go.
... Read More Dec, 2010 - American Airlines has removed its flight content from Orbitz.com -
American Airlines has removed its flight content from Orbitz.com and the Orbitz for Business website. Effective December 21st, American Airlines flights will no longer be available through the Orbitz for Business website.
... Read More Dec, 2010 - Grand Avenue Limousine Enters into Partnership with Vanderbilt University -
Nashville, Tenn. (October 29, 2010) - Vanderbilt University announced today that greater Nashville´s premier luxury transportation service, Grand Avenue Limousine and Luxury Transport, will be the primary approved ground transportation provider for both the university and the medical center travel program.
... Read More Dec, 2010 - Pizza Perfect December Catering Specials -
At Pizza Perfect, we love the holiday season, but this year we're going to pass on the turkey. Instead, we're thinking our homemade Chicken Parmesan baked in our house marinara sauce. It's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to make your next meeting or departmental holiday get-together a tasty success. Check Out Our December Special:
... Read More Dec, 2010 - Holiday Inn Vanderbilt Holiday Open House -
You are invited to the Holiday Open House Tuesday, December 14, 2010 4pm-6:30pm
... Read More Dec, 2010 - SAVE MONEY ON AIRPORT PARKING - Oct, 2010
Procurement Services is pleased to let you know that our Fly Away discount will remain the same this year, even though airport parking rates have increased $2-$3. Below (and on our Fac-Staff Travel Website) you will find the link to their coupon to print and use. On October 1st 2010, Fly Away raised their prices, but have kept the vanderbilt discount as shown in place to help Vanderbilt save money on parking when traveling. www.flyawayparking.com/pdf/flyaway_vanderbilt.pdf - Marriott Special for VU Employees -
Vanderbilt Employee Weekend Rates Month of October and November 69.00 nightly!
... Read More Oct, 2010 - Important notice regarding Varian Inc* and Varian Vacuum Products -
Effective November 1, 2010 the merger between Varian and Agilent Technologies will be complete and orders for Varian Inc and Varian Vacuum Products must be directed through Agilent Technologies, already in eProcurement.
... Read More Oct, 2010 - Discount for Glucose Strips from Roche Diagnostics -
Effective immediately, Vanderbilt University's Research community receives a discount on the following Glucose Strips and their controls from Roche Diagnostics.
... Read More Oct, 2010 - Delta Discount now available for VU Travel -
Delta Discount and chance to win tickets now available for VU Travel via our authorized travel agencies Vanderbilt now has contract with Delta Air Lines with 2% - 7% off (depending on the base air fare) all domestic flights booked via our agencies. Plus, if you book VU travel via one of Vanderbilt's travel agencies or the Orbitz for Business link at Fac-Staff Travel Website between now and March 15 and you will automatically be entered to win 2 first class domestic tickets.
This Delta corporate discount is for business-use only. A personal use Delta discount is also under negotiation and will be announced at a further date.
... Read More Oct, 2010 - Vanderbilt Travel Website Training -
Employees who travel for business or leisure or who assist in making travel arrangements for others should attend a training session on the Vanderbilt Travel Website now posted on The Learning Exchange. Sign up at The Learning Exchange, search for Travel.
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=The Learning Center&doc=30172
... Read More October, 2010 - Approved Travel Supplier Global Cynergies (Free Global Hotel Selection Company) Offers Information Session -
Please join Global Cynergies Oct 22, 11 AM in 431 Light Hall for a brief, informative review of its FREE solutions in sourcing meeting sites for local, regional and global events.
To register for this session, please click here: http://www.doodle.com/7tfdmt3z8u6rqa2k
... Read More Oct, 2010 - Pizza Perfect Catering October Special -
The October Special is prepared per ten people. Includes free delivery, plates, napkins, cups, utensils and ice. Just $89.00 for ten people. (Normally $99.00). This special is available in multiples of ten for larger events.
... Read More Oct, 2010 - Institutional Agreement for EZ BioResearch -
Effective immediately, Vanderbilt University receives a shipping discount* for EZ BioResearch products. *Each order ships free if your order exceeds $100.
... Read More Oct, 2010 - Institutional Discount for AMRESCO, Inc. -
Effective immediately, Vanderbilt University receives a 10% discount off AMRESCO's List Price for the Entire Product Line!
... Read More Sep, 2010 - Wright Travel Information Session October 7th -
Have your first three fees waived when you book through Wright Travel! Vanderbilt approved vendor, Wright Travel, will be offering information sessions on its online booking tool, Cliqbook, on Thursday, October 7th from 10-11am and 1-2 pm in Room 415 A-D Light Hall.
... Read More Sep, 2010 - Pizza Perfect Catering Announces Free Lunch Winners -
Pizza Perfect Catering would like to thank the 621 Vanderbilt University associates who entered the Free Lunch Contest. We appreciate your responses. And yes, we will have another contest soon. So keep reading your newsletters!
... Read More to see winners Sep, 2010 - Approved Travel Supplier Caldwell Travel Offers Information Sessions on its Online Travel Booking Tool -
Attend either, Monday, September 20, 10 AM, 407 A-D Light Hall or Monday, September 20, 1p.m., 214 Light Hall
... Read More Sep, 2010 - Vanderbilt Employee Weekend Rates at Courtyard Marriott Month of September 69.00 nightly! -
Click here for details: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/travel/forms/Vanderbilt_September.doc Sep, 2010 - Save $100 on any new Admirals Club Membership. Brought to you by American Airlines and VU Procurement Services Travel -
Program: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/travel/forms/AAClubNewMembershipDiscount.doc Sep, 2010 - Chance to win Southwest Airlines tickets: Approved Travel Supplier - Sailair Travel Inc - to Offer Informative, Interactive Travel Session Sep, 2010
What - Overview of Sailair Travel´s complete Travel Solutions for all VU Departments
When - September 21, 2010 - attend at either 10a or 1p
Where - Light Hall 208
Why - Find out why Sailair Travel is your complete VU approved Travel Resource
YOU! - On-site drawing for 2 (two) Southwest Airlines tickets to a lucky session attendee!
Remember - "The best way to experience great travel is to work with people who have great travel experience"
Sailair Travel is Your Travel Network to the World!
For more information on Sailair Travel, please visit: http://www.campustravel.com/university/vanderbilt/sailair_travel.html or http://www.sailairtravel.com/
For more information on VU travel, please visit http://www.campustravel.com/university/vanderbilt/ or contact Sheri DiGiovanna at sheri.digiovanna@vanderbilt.edu. - Earn Free Rentals with VU Approved Supplier National Emerald Club Aug, 2010
"1-2 Free" – Emerald Club members can earn one Free Rental Day with every two rentals of two or more days. No limit - earn as many as you can - all in addition to your regular Emerald Club® rewards. For details click: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/travel/forms/1-2 Free Promotion.pdf - Holiday Inn Express Drops Rates in August for Vanderbilt! Aug, 2010
Cool off with cool rates! Holiday Inn Express Drops Rates in August for Vanderbilt!
AUGUST ONLY $89 VANDERBILT RATE
Please visit the Vanderbilt Fac-Staff Travel Website or call 615-244-0150 and ask for the Vanderbilt rate! - Win a free lunch or dinner for your Vanderbilt Department from Pizza Perfect Catering.
Click the link for details:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/articles/pizza perfect free lunch promo.doc
Aug, 2010 - Holiday Inn Express To Host A Complimentary Chef-Inspired Luncheon
Holiday Inn Express will host a complimentary chef-inspired luncheon Thursday, July 8th at 11am to 2pm. All Vanderbilt faculty & staff are invited to attend. ... Read More Jun, 2010 - Institutional Discount for LifeSpan BioSciences
Effective immediately, Vanderbilt University receives a 5% discount for LifeSpan BioSciences´ products. Cut off times for same day orders would be 2pm CDT. ... Read More Jun, 2010 - Cinnabon® Special for Vanderbilt Faculty and Staff - June, 2010
Buy one Chillata any flavor and get a second one at 50% off. ... Read More
Buy one classic and a beverage and get a free classic or cupcake. ... Read More - Pizza Perfect Catering offers Vanderbilt summer specials -
Check out our Vanderbilt Summer Specials
... Read More June, 2010 - If you are concerned about supplier services during flood recover, please call or email Procurement Services for updates. Use the hot line and email address below:
For general questions and updates on Suppliers, please call the
Procurement Hotline (322-2911, option 3)
or email: Purchasequestion@vanderbilt.edu
For Clinical Supplier updates, please contact Medical Supply Sourcing at 322-5654.
- Free online travel booking on Rearden Commerce -
Try our approved online travel booking tool, Rearden Commerce Personal Assistant, for FREE until Oct. 1. The free site is customized to contain all of VUs negotiated travel supplier discounts, including the upfront discounts for travel on American Airlines which can only be accessed through one of our preferred agencies, or Rearden Commerce online booking.
... Read More Jun, 2010 - VU receives free shipping on BD research reagents ordered through Fisher Scientific in eProcurement, your one-stop shop for high quality research reagents.
... Read More May, 2010 - Guy Brown products delivery to resume as regularly scheduled today -
In a letter recieved May 6 the Guy Brown account executive said the following:
"Due to the recent flooding, our Metro Center warehouse has been non-operational. Unfortunately, we were not able to deliver products today (Thursday, May 6). The warehouse will be open tomorrow (Friday, May 7) and deliveries will resume as regularly scheduled.
We appreciate your patience and understanding and apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused. " May, 2010 - Cinnabon® discount and Approved Caterer announcement -
Procurement Services has added Cinnabon® to our approved caterer list. Click here for their introductory coupon for faculty and staff for a FREE Cinnabon Classic Roll with purchase of a Cinnabon Classic Roll and Beverage.
... Read More May, 2010 - Institutional Discount for Worthington Biochemical Enzymes -
Effective immediately, Vanderbilt University receives a discount for Worthington products.
Discounts are based on the quantity ordered (mix and match):
**please note "VU Discount" on your order! ... Read More April, 2010Quantity Discount 1 to 9 is 5% off List Price 10 to 19 is 10% off List Price 20 or more is 15% off List Price Bulk Please Inquire Pizza Perfect Catering Special -
The October Special is prepared per ten people. Includes free delivery, plates, napkins, cups, utensils and ice. Just $89.00 for ten people. (Normally $99.00). This special is available in multiples of ten for larger events.
... Read More April, 2010Institutional Discount for National Diagnostics life science reagents -
Effective immediately, Vanderbilt University receives a 10% discount on National Diagnostics entire product line.
... Read More April, 2010- Vanderbilt Travel Website Training -
All employees who travel and/or who assist in making travel arrangements for others should attend! Sign up for the last training session of the school year: Tuesday, March 30th, 9 AM, in Light Hall. ... Read More March, 2010 - Vanderbilt Transitions the Pcard Program to US Bank -
Effective March 15th, Vanderbilt will begin transitioning the Pcard Program from J.P. Morgan to U.S. Bank Payment Services, a global leader in the development and implementation of successful procurement card solutions. ... Read More March, 2010 - Research Supplier Expo Wednesday, March 10th -
Procurement Services is sponsoring its First Annual Research Supplier Expo on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 11 AM - 2 PM in Light Hall Lobby. The Expo features scientific seminars and over 25 supplier booths showcasing the latest products and technology and is your chance to get informed on new research technology. Those who visit supplier booths may also sample from some of Vanderbilt University's finest approved caterers. We look forward seeing you at this new annual event!
Click here for seminar topics and schedules.
For questions, please contact Research Sourcing Officer Michael Jessing at 343.4375 or m.jessing@vanderbilt.edu. March, 2010 - You are invited to a brown bag lunch session -
Procurement Services is pleased to announce an addition to our Travel Program. You are invited to a brown bag lunch session to learn more about these free services to assist you in setting up meetings around the globe.
... Read More March, 2010 - Approved Travel Supplier Caldwell Travel offers an Information Session on their Online Travel booking Tool, Rearden Commerce -
Please join Caldwell Travel April 14 at 10:00a.m. in 411A Light Hall for a brief, informative review of the most robust online booking tool in the market today, Rearden Commerce! Learn how to easily create your unique login, online travel profile, and book travel immediately in a managed, secure environment.
Wednesday, April 14, 10 AM, 411 Light Hall
... Read More March, 2010 - National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are Vanderbilt Approved Rental Car suppliers -
In an effort to maintain a high level of service while positively impacting our overall costs, Vanderbilt University has added National Car Rental to our Enterprise Rent-A-Car contract as an Approved Rental Car supplier. This partnership allows us to consolidate spend, simplify program management and significantly reduce our annual car rental expenditures.
... Read More March, 2010 - Vanderbilt announces new, lower rates with Hertz - March, 2010
Effective March 1, 2010 Hertz joined our travel website and is now an approved car rental supplier.
As part of our new agreement, rates have been lowered for personal and business use. To book travel, go to our travel website and click on the rental car picture or the "Ground Transportation" menu link. Both will take you to the Hertz Rental Car link where the Corporate code is already loaded for you.
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Have your meeting, conference or banquet at Holiday Inn Vanderbilt. Holiday Inn Vanderbilt now not only offer services for guestrooms, but also, for meetings, conferences and banquets.
... Read More March, 2010 -
AmericanAirlines Group & Meeting Travel offers special fares and discounts for 10 or more passengers traveling from various cities to a common destination.
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Vanderbilt University employees have access to valuable discounts on leisure travel air/land and land-only packages through AmericanAirlines.
... Read More March, 2010
- Nationwide voluntary recall of ketamine hydrochloride injectable -
On December 22, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide voluntary recall of ketamine hydrochloride injectable (100mg/ml, 10 ml vials) manufactured by Teva Animal Health, Inc. For details http://www.avma.org/news/ketamine.asp January, 2010 - Local hotels offering snow discount to VU employees this week - January, 2010
Several local hotels are offering Vanderbilt employees special rates for Thursday and Friday (Jan. 28 & 29) nights in preparation for the winter storm that has been predicted.Marriott Vanderbilt
Contact: Suzanne Welke, 615-321-1300 or suzanne.welke@marriottvanderbilt.com
Hotel Indigo
Contact: 615-584-5776 or crobert@wesleygroup.com
Embassy Suites
Contact: Cara Beasley, 615-277-4963 or Cara.Beasley@hilton.com
Nashville-Vanderbilt / ExtendedStay America
Contact: Sandra Garcia, 615-383-7490 or nvb@extendedstay.com
Holiday Inn Vanderbilt
Contact: Pam Moore, 615-320-4854 or pam.moore@ihg.com -
If anyone wants to stay at Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University because of the "snow storm" that we are supposed to get tonight, Wed, Jan 6, 2010, we can offer discounted rooms tonight at a rate of $59. Contact Suzanne Welke at 615-321-1300 to book that.
January, 2010
- Pizza Perfect January "Low Guilt" Special -
Keeping The New Year´s Number One Resolution Is Tough on Hungry Vanderbilt Staff. So, Let Pizza Perfect Help, With Your Next Office or Staff Meeting. ... Read More January, 2010 - Now offering an Office Max Retail Employee Discount Card -
Guy Brown, Vanderbilt's approved supplier for office supplies and strategic resale partner for OfficeMax, is extending special discounts on office supplies to University employees for personal use with an Office Max Retail Connect Card. ... Read More December, 2009 - Coolbaker's Catering offers Vanderbilt 5% discount on all orders -
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December, 2009 - The Furniture Purchasing Program has been Enhanced -
Procurement Services is pleased to announce the enhancement of its furniture purchasing program with the addition of two furniture dealers: HST Interior Elements (HST) and Alfred Williams & Company. Our quality driven program features competitive pricing and an expanded selection of furniture, with high standards and efficient processes to assist you in meeting your decor and budgeting needs. ... Read More December, 2009 - Nashville Office Interiors (NOI) no longer sells office supplies -
Nashville Office Interiors (NOI), a supplier of furniture and interior design services with whom Vanderbilt has a contract has sold their office supply division effective 12/1/2009. NOI can no longer accept orders for office supplies. Vanderbilt departments should place orders for office supplies with our contract supplier Guy Brown via eProcurement. If you have any questions about ordering from Guy Brown please contact Purchasing Agent Ed Kinney at 33606 or ed.kinney@vanderbilt.edu. Thank you. December, 2009 - Free Parking at The Parking Spot!
The Procurement Services Managed Travel Program brings you a free parking promotion from The Parking Spot. For more information, click here. November, 2009 - All Forms must be ordered via eProcurement effective December 1st -
Allowable methods for ordering "forms" distributed by Standard Register will change effective December 1, 2009. Using an 1180, an Administrative Forms Requisition, a Medical Forms Requisition, an A Requisition, or a Small Purchase Order to order forms is no longer acceptable. Effective December 1st, all orders for these forms (including Small Purchase Orders) must be placed through our online eProcurement system. Paper requisitions or SPOs orders for forms will be rejected and returned to you with instructions on how to order via eProcurement.. ... Read More November, 2009 - Vanderbilt University receives an 18% discount on Cell Signaling products -
Cell Signaling Technology (CST) provides high quality activation-state and total protein antibodies for signal transduction pathway analysis. Their antibodies, kinases and kits are validated in-house in a variety of applications including western blot, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, ELISA, high throughput screening and kinase assays.
Discount applies to most off-the-shelf products in their 2009/10 catalog
Visit Cell Signaling at www.cellsignal.com to review the product offerings and place your order using eProcurement at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/procurement/eprocurement/index.shtml. October, 2009- No quote or reference number needed
- Shipping Charges are $20 for orders $650 or less and FREE for all orders $651 or more
- Orders taken until 8 pm EST for next morning delivery
- PBS formulation antibodies for customized drug discovery assays are available upon request
* Customs are not included in discount pricing. - Oligonucleotide (Oligo) DNA & RNA Survey Request from Procurement Services
Procurement Services would appreciate your input regarding the use of custom synthetic oligonucleotides (oligos) -- oligos which are synthesized to order (i.e. you specify the sequence, the amount to be synthesized, the level of purification, any modifications, etc.). Your responses to our survey will fortify our assessment of upcoming contract negotiations. This brief survey should take around 15 minutes to complete.
Please click here to participate in the Oligo Survey before November 5th.
NOTE: Unless specifically asked, do not include your use of pre-made or pre-designed oligos, such as validated siRNA´s, genomic probe sets, etc. Your responses are completely confidential, so please be candid.
For questions, please contact Michael Jessing, C.P.M., Research Sourcing Officer Tel: 615.343.4375 | Fax: 615.322.4444 | m.jessing@vanderbilt.edu October, 2009 - Procurement Policy and Procedures Manual is now online!
The Manual includes new and updated information on all current purchasing methods, the contracting and competitive bid processes, capital equipment purchases and more. Purchasing policies and procedures specific to the Clinical Enterprise have their own special section. Also included are sections on:
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this useful new resource. You can send your questions or comments to purchasequestion@vanderbilt.edu. October, 2009- Equipment Leases
- Standard Contract templates
- External Consultants and Independent Contractors
- Forms
- Contracts for Facility Renovations
- Internal Vanderbilt Requisitions
- Surplus Property
- Vehicle Acquisitions & Licensing
- Travel Program
- Green Purchasing Program
- Supplier Diversity Program
- Qiagen Incorporated is now a Linked eCatalog Vendor in eProcurement!
Qiagen Incorporated is now available as a linked eCatalog vendor in your eProcurement vendors list. Qiagen creates sample and assay technologies that enable access to content from any biological sample. They have solutions for... ... Read More October, 2009 - Oligonucleotide (Oligo) DNA & RNA Survey Request from Procurement Services
Procurement Services would appreciate your input regarding the use of custom synthetic oligonucleotides (oligos) -- oligos which are synthesized to order (i.e. you specify the sequence, the amount to be synthesized, the level of purification, any modifications, etc.). Your responses to our survey will fortify our assessment of upcoming contract negotiations. This brief survey should take around 15 minutes to complete.
Please click here to participate in the Oligo Survey before November 5th.
NOTE: Unless specifically asked, do not include your use of pre-made or pre-designed oligos, such as validated siRNA´s, genomic probe sets, etc. Your responses are completely confidential, so please be candid.
For questions, please contact Michael Jessing, C.P.M., Research Sourcing Officer Tel: 615.343.4375 | Fax: 615.322.4444 | m.jessing@vanderbilt.edu October, 2009 - Important information regarding EMD Chemicals -
EMD Chemicals will be removed as a direct supplier in eProcurement effective September 9th.
This change is occurring since EMD Chemicals product-line is available through VWR Scientific.
Our pricing will remain as competitive as it was going direct and with additional benefits to you.- Benefits to you by ordering through VWR include:
- Free shipping
- 10% discount on commonly used items
- Punch-out supplier for ease of ordering
- Vanderbilt University now receives a 5% discount on Novus Biologicals products -
Novus Biologicals offers primary antibodies, secondary antibodies, conjugated antibodies, proteins, peptides, isotype controls, RNAi, and lysates. Browse their catalog at www.novusbio.com. All of Novus´ 100,000 products are 100% guaranteed for everything listed on the datasheet. Novus also collaborates with researchers via the Novus Antibody Grant Program to custom produce affinity purified antibodies. Visit Novus www.novusbio.com to review the product offerings and place your order using eProcurement. September, 2009 - Travel Fair, Wednesday, Sept 16, 2009 -
Student Life Center, 10am - 2 pm
Everyone in the Vanderbilt Community is invited to meet with the Travel Website suppliers [http://www.campustravel.com/university/vanderbilt/] at our third annual Travel Fair featuring information, give-aways, art, food, and music. Get your passport marked at each booth and you will be eligible to enter a drawing for fabulous prizes*.
... Read More September, 2009 - New parking and delivery map for suppliers - August, 2009
- Items no longer found or blocked at Fisher, VWR, and/or Sigma´s website in eProcurement -
Searches for an item that you have ordered in the past at either the Fisher , VWR, and/or Sigma websites, might result in a "not found" or "blocked" message for the following reasons
... Read More August, 2009 - Centralizing of Temporary Hires through VTS -
Vanderbilt is committed to meeting and maintaining its federal regulatory obligations as well as ensuring its internal policies regarding the hiring process. As a result of this, we are centralizing the process for hiring of all temporary employees through Vanderbilt Temporary Services. Refer to Human Resources Compensation website (http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/hrdepts/compensation.htm), for definition of temporary hires covered VTS. ... Read More July, 2009 - New Fed Ex Rates in effect July 13 -
For the past year, we have enjoyed deep discounts on Fed Ex shipping rates. However, Fed Ex announced a substantial rate increase effective June 1. The increase per shipment depends on the shipping destination, package weight, and service; however, our analysis estimates an average rate increase of 26% for Vanderbilt under the new pricing plan.
... Read More July, 2009 - Changes to some Lab Research Suppliers in eProcurement -
Effective July 31st the following suppliers will be removed as a direct supplier in eProcurement since each suppliers´ product-line are available through our contract with Fisher Scientific.
... Read More July, 2009 - VMC Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy takes effect on July 1, 2009 - June, 2009
Recently approved by the Board of Trust, the Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy for the Medical Center effective July 1 is consistent with the overarching Vanderbilt University COI Policy and serves to protect the best interests of our patients, students, faculty and staff. Procurement Services fully supports this change and urges you to review the details of this policy especially where it pertains to interactions with any supplier on the "Health Care Industry" (HCI) suppliers list specifically referenced in the new COI policy. Effective July 1, it is not permitted to accept, use, or display any promotional items, meals or gifts from any HCI supplier on this list or any other biomedical/pharmaceutical company. To assist you, this information is included in our Supplier Policies and Procedures so suppliers are informed of how to conduct business with VMC. To see the full COI policy, please visit www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/compliance. For more information on this new COI policy, please click here for The Reporter Announcement. Procurement Services sponsored Supplier Fairs will continue to include HCI suppliers as well as more general interest suppliers, but HCI Listed suppliers will not be able to offer any promotional materials or refreshments. For questions or concerns, please contact: pds@vanderbilt.edu. - Primary Approved Supplier for Laboratory Supplies, Chemicals, and Equipment Selected -
As the result of a competitive bid process, Fisher Scientific has been named our "Primary Approved Supplier" for laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment. Benefits of our new five year contract include: ... Read More June, 2009 - Important Notice Regarding VWR Scientific - June, 2009
Fisher Scientific is Vanderbilt University´s Primary Approved Supplier for laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment. As such, this new agreement impacts the current VWR punch-out ordering website.
Items that are exclusive to VWR will remain in the VWR punch-out site. All other items are available through Fisher Scientific, as per our contract. ... Read More - A-L Gases is Vanderbilt University´s Primary Approved Supplier for Packaged/Compressed Gases -
Procurement Services is pleased to announce A-L Gases as Vanderbilt University´s Primary Approved Supplier for Packaged/Compressed Gases for the University and Hospital.
After a competitive bid process, A-L Gases is named our "Primary Approved Supplier" for all packaged and compressed gases. Benefits of our new five year contract include: ... Read More - Ordering Forms - May, 2009
Procurement Services announces that orders for "forms" distributed by Standard Register (including Small Purchase Orders) must be placed through our online eProcurement system for cost reduction, efficiency, and speed (i.e. with very few exceptions, forms should not be ordered using an 1180, an Administrative Forms Requisition, a Medical Forms Requisition, an A Requisition, or a Small Purchase Order). For your convenience, we have directions for ordering through the eProcurement system here. For more information, online tutorials, and details on how to arrange access, please see our eProcurement Website.
If you have questions or need help with this updated procedure, please call 2-2911 and select option #3 or email Carolyn Laumeyer. - New Online Supplier Application Process - May, 2009
Procurement Services is pleased to introduce our streamlined online supplier application which combines our previous Small Business and Diversity Supplier Self-Certification process with our new supplier registration. This integrated process allows all potential suppliers direct access to the Sourcing Officers that handle their commodity. Suppliers interested in doing business with Vanderbilt will be contacted about the status of their commodity (within 45 days of completing their online application) by the Sourcing Officer responsible for their business.
The online registration form is located on our Supplier Site, as are the Supplier Business Resources and our Supplier Policies and Procedures. - 3 free days of airport parking at Fly Away Parking! - Apr, 2009
Procurement Services is pleased to pass along a pass for 3 free days of airport parking at Fly Away Parking. Print and complete this flyer to redeem your pass. For more personal and business travel discounts, please visit our Travel Website. - Faculty Staff Discount: Jersey Mike's Subs - Mar, 2009
Jersey Mikes offers a "You Fly, We Buy" deal: if you get 5 or more people and the order is faxed into the Elliston Place store, the person that picks the order up gets theirs for FREE. For the Spring (March, April and May), Procurement Services is pleased to offer an additional 10% discount on the "You fly, we buy!" promotion for VU faculty, students and staff: Click here for flyer.
Vanderbilt faculty, students, and staff also now receive a 10% VU discount on Jersey Mikes� Catering at the Elliston Place store. Click here for Catering Menu Flyer. - Departmental Invoice Reports (DIR) and Departmental PO Copies now online - Mar, 2009
The Office of Procurement & Disbursement Services is pleased to announce that all Departmental Invoice Reports (DIRs) and Departmental PO copies are now available online via Vanderbilt�s InfoView application. The electronic versions of these reports are easily refreshed with the latest information, are accessible 24 X 7, 365 days a year, and support the Sustain VU environmental initiative. ... Read More - Mac Authority is Vanderbilt's Official Apple Provider - Mar, 2009
Procurement Services is pleased to announce that effective immediately, MacAuthority is our official Vanderbilt Campus Store for all Apple products. This partnership between Vanderbilt and MacAuthority allows faculty, staff, and students to purchase Apple products, software and service at educational pricing. ... Read More - New Orbitz for Business Low-Price Guarantee hotel rates program - Jan, 2009
Our travel partners at Orbitz for Business have recently added a significant, cost-saving enhancement to our hotel program with a new Low-Price Guarantee hotel rates program, offering additional savings, flexibility and traveler benefits. These are the lowest publicly-available rates on the Internet today, with many hotels offering savings of up to 20 percent or more. This can benefit VU and all of our staff, visitors, parent, students, and alumni as travelers, through proven cost savings. ... Read More
News Articles - 2008
- GUY BROWN CONTRACT RENEWAL - Dec, 2008
We are pleased to announce that after an extensive RFP process that incorporated the results of the office supply staff survey, Guy Brown has been awarded a renewed contract as our Office Supplies preferred supplier. The new contract term is 3 years with the option for 2 one-year extensions. ... Read More - FED EX CONTRACT - 46% DISCOUNT!! Dec, 2008
Procurement Services is extremely pleased to announce the new Fed Ex 5-year contract which can be used by any department not directly related to hospital patient care for discounts of approximately 46% off what we were previously paying (discounts are method and distance related). ... Read More - Attention IKON Office Solutions Customers - Nov, 2008
Procurement announces termination of our master agreement with IKON effective January 25, 2009. ... Read More - End of Year Capital Purchases Nov, 2008
The end of the year is quickly approaching and with the Holidays and vacations this season brings, it�s important to get your requisitions for capital items submitted as early as possible. To ensure your orders are placed by us before the end of the year, your requisitions should be delivered to Procurement Services by December 15th. This will provide us enough time to process your orders and if necessary, to negotiate Terms and Conditions. Thank you for your cooperation. - Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen Have Merged Nov, 2008
Recently, the merger between Applied Biosystems and Invitrogen was finalized to form a new company called Life Technologies.
What does this mean to you and how you place orders and with what company? Through at least 2009 you will continue to order from each supplier as you normally have. The company names, products, ordering and shipping locations will remain the same.
We will continue to update you with any changes.
... Read More - Congratulations go to the following Travel Fair PDS Passport Grand Prize winners: Sep, 2008
... Read More - Agilent Technologies has acquired Stratagene June, 2008
Agilent Technologies has acquired Stratagene. ... Read More - Procurement Card Program Update Feb, 2008
Effective Wednesday, February 13, 2008, responsibility for the Procurement Card Program has been transferred to Disbursement Services. This move is designed to allow Procurement to focus on support to the University Research community and has the added benefit of strategically aligning the Procurement Card Program with the similar functions of Disbursement Services. The Procurement Card staff will continue to occupy their current space at suite 805 Baker Building.
News Articles - 2007 - Attention – CompUSA is Going Out of Business Dec, 2007
CompUSA has announced it is ceasing operations by the end of December and will be closing all stores, shutting down their website and liquidating their inventory. ... Read More - Travel Fair, Wed, Sept 5, 10 am - 2 pm, Student Life Center Sep, 2007
Save money when you travel - come learn about our VU travel website for business and personal use at our first Travel Fair consisting of 33 travel-related booths featuring information, food, give-aways, gifts and drawings on Wednesday, Sept 5, 10 am - 2 pm at the Student Life Center. This event is open to all faculty, staff, and students. ... Learn More - Procurement & Disbursement Temporarily Relocates July 2007
The Office of Procurement and Disbursement Services (currently located on the 11th floor of the Baker Building) will be temporarily relocated to Suite 700 in the 2525 West End Building from July 9 - August 24th, due to renovations to the 11th floor. Mail will be forwarded to this temporary location during this time. The Pcard Office and the Procurement Research Team will remain on the 8th floor of the Baker Building. The Supplier Diversity Office will remain on 11th floor. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we look forward to serving you. Thank you. - Year End Closing Announcement May 2007
Congratulations on another successful year and we offer special appreciation for all you do. To successfully participate in Year End Closing, please refer to the posted schedule and guidelines: Please note that highlights include:
Purchase Requisitions and SPOs (Small Purchase Orders)
In general, for purchases made on or before June 30, 2007 to be charged to FY 2007, the following three conditions must be met:
1. Products or services are received by the department on or before June 30, 2007; AND
2. An invoice, dated June 30 or prior, from the supplier is received in Disbursement Services by 4:30 PM, July 3, 2007 (see Disbursements services section below) AND
3. A valid purchase order has been processed in the procurement system prior to Disbursements receiving the invoice.
To increase the probability that Purchase Requisitions and SPOs meet the above conditions in order to be charged to FY 2007, these forms should be submitted to Procurement for processing and transmission to the supplier no later than 3:00 PM, June 18, 2007. We also recommend confirming delivery dates with your suppliers prior to placing any orders with long lead times.
Disbursement Services-Accounts Payable Invoices and University Demand Check Requests
Invoice/Check Request Cutoff:4:30 PM, July 3, 2007
Invoices/check requests, dated June 30, 2007 or prior, for goods/services received or expenses incurred as of June 30, 2007 that are submitted by the cutoff will be processed as a Fiscal 2007 transaction. Invoices/check requests for goods or services to be received after June 30, 2007 will be held and processed in Fiscal 2008.
Manual Accrual Request Cutoff, University Central:4:30 PM, July 11, 2007 - 2007 - Business Diversity Fair reschedule to August May 2007
For the first time in the history of Vanderbilt's Business Diversity Fair (VBDF), the fair will not take place in the month of May. After receiving several requests from participants (booth exhibitors) to reschedule the VBDF away from commencement day, this year the VBDF will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2007
... Learn More - Supplier Diversity Newsletter - The Diversifier May 2007
The Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) of Vanderbilt proudly announces that a new media, a newsletter called "The Diversifier" will be available within the next few months. The Diversifier will focus on the efforts of diverse supplier to satisfy departmental needs for products and/or services across Vanderbilt's campuses, hospitals, and clinics. ... Learn More - Interstate Relocation Program Announcement Feb, 2007
Vanderbilt Procurement Services is pleased to announce that the contracts for Interstate Relocation services with Alexander´s Mobility Services and Ewing Moving Services have been renewed for an additional year... ... Read More - New Office Paper Buying Guide Oct 2006
Today there are dozens of different kinds of office paper to choose from. How do you know which paper is the right one for you needs? Procurement�s new Office Paper Buying Guide will help you
- Select the right paper for the job
- Order the right paper from the right supplier quickly and efficiently using eProcurement
- Get the results you want
- Save money, time and effort
- Includes a handy listing of the most popular paper products available from Guy Brown/Office Max
New "SmartPrinting" copier program now operational Sep 2006
The Vanderbilt Copy Center and Procurement Services have teamed up to develop the SmartPrinting Initiative – a new and comprehensive program to provide the Vanderbilt community with the best in digital copier and office imaging equipment, document management analysis, equipment lifecycle support and total cost of ownership.
The Vanderbilt Copy Center becomes your one source for digital copier program management including equipment and supplies ordering, service and user training, and account billing. Online tools are also available for managing your equipment throughout its lifecycle.
The SmartPrinting Initiative has teamed up with Imagistics/Oce, RJ Young (Ricoh & Canon) and Danka (Toshiba) to provide copier, fax and multifunction digital office imaging equipment as well as application and support services through the Vanderbilt Copy Center. These suppliers were selected as a result of a rigorous competitive proposal evaluation process. Their programs provide us with exceptionally competitive lease and purchase option pricing, comprehensive terms and conditions and no-cost 'document assessments' to assist customers in making the best, most efficient equipment choices.
For more details check out the SmartPrinting Initiative at http://www.vanderbilt.edu/smartprint/- Medical Procurement Office Relocation May 2006
The Medical Center Procurement Office will be permanently relocating its staff offices and services from its current location in B706, TVC to its new office at 570 Crystal Terrace Building on West End Avenue. The new office location will be open and operational beginning on Monday, May 8th to resume normal support services. All phone numbers and email addresses of the staff will remain the same. The Vendor Liaison Office will remain in B706 TVC.
All Purchasing Agents and managers will have their phones forwarded to voice mail on Friday the 5th and will be checking their messages every hour. In the event of an emergency need that requires a more immediate response, please page David Bearden, Associate Director of Procurement, at 835-1612. - NEW UPS PACKAGE LOGISTICS PROGRAM January 2006
Vanderbilt University and UPS are proud to announce their new package logistics program. As a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services, UPS will now help departments at Vanderbilt University and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center manage their package logistics needs. All Vanderbilt departments are qualified for UPS shipping discounts and will be set up on an easy-to-use shipping processing called CampusShip. UPS CampusShip can be used on any computer with Internet access and will allow designation of cost codes for simplifying the billing process. Please call or email the UPS representative listed in our Preferred Supplier Directory to set up an account. - PREFERRED SUPPLIER DIRECTORY
A new directory of preferred suppliers is now available. This guide will help you find the right supplier for many of the most commonly used products and services across the Vanderbilt community. A profile is provided for each supplier along with all contact information and the assigned Purchasing Agent. The preferred supplier directory can be accessed by clicking on the "Supplier Directory" link in the gray navigation area above. - Travel Alert... Aug 2006
Update on Air Travel Security Situation
Caldwell Travel/BCD Travel will continue to monitor the air travel security situation and provide updates as needed.
Passengers should be prepared to face long delays and cancelled flights as tighter security has been enforced at European and United States airports. International passengers will be subject to additional security screening at the boarding gates. ... Learn More - ALEXANDER MOBILITY TO MOVE TO NEW LOCATION
Alexander's Mobility Services will be moving to their new location on Friday, May 6, 2005. All phones will be disconnected at 12:00 PM on that day. In case of an emergency please contact Gregg Klott-Customer Service Manager at 800-722-6286 in the corporate office. The new office will open on Monday May 9, 2005 at 8:00 AM. All phone numbers will remain the same.
The new address is:
750 Massman Drive, Suite 106
Nashville TN 37210.
We apologize for any inconvienence this may cause. - NEW PRIME INTERSTATE MOVE SUPPLIER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Vanderbilt University is pleased to announce that Alexander's Mobility Services has been awarded the Prime Interstate Moving Contract, effective January 1, 2005. Determined through a competitive sourcing process, Alexander's offers Vanderbilt the best comprehensive discount structure, customer service and technology package available for our staff relocation program. In support of our diversity initiatives, Alexander's has also created a strategic alliance with Ewing Moving Service, an existing University diversity supplier, to offer Vanderbilt the advantage of two excellent service providers during those periods where extra service capacity is needed.
As we begin implementation of the contract, the Vanderbilt staff can expect to benefit from an aggressively discounted rate structure, a dedicated move coordinator for our account and a direct link to Alexander's web-based move scheduling and tracking system. This technology will streamline and simplify the move process for your new staff. We strongly encourage your support of this contract for the convenience it will bring for your new staff hires and the savings you will experience in your relocation costs.
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For more information, contact:
Ernest Broadwater
President/Owner
phone: 615-256-6707
cell: 615-293-6332
fax: 615-256-6708
www.broadwaterprint.com
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