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Bulletin - Staples Reseller for Apple Products Bulletin, January 2026

Apple Canada Education—York University’s Vendor of Record (“VOR”)—has announced the discontinuation of its direct Apple Education online purchasing portal previously accessed through Sm@rtBuy. As part of a broader restructuring of its service delivery model, Apple now requires institutions to procure Apple products exclusively through an approved Apple Authorized Reseller. This bulletin (PDF) serves to inform the community […]

Graphic Design and Creative Services VOR

To ensure the York community has access to qualified vendors for all creative service needs, Strategic Procurement Services has conducted a formal competitive bidding process with an evaluation team consisting of a diverse group of subject matter experts from a variety of divisions and faculties across campus with the goal to develop a roster of […]

Bulletin - University Photocopier Program Updates

Strategic Procurement Services is pleased to announce that Ricoh Canada Inc. has been awarded the contract as the VOR for the University. This bulletin (PDF) serves to communicate key information regarding this new contract and its various updates for the community. Please contact Strategic Procurement Services at purchase@yorku.ca should you have any questions.

Bulletin - Important Changes: Implementing the New Procurement Restriction Policy Against United States Based Businesses

The University is required to comply with the Provincial Government’s new Procurement Restriction Policy (US Businesses). The Procurement Restriction Policy is designed to restrict US businesses as defined by the Province, from accessing public sector procurements in Ontario, except for specific exemptions. This bulletin (PDF) serves to inform the community of these important changes. Please contact Strategic […]

Bulletin - New Searchable Vendor of Record Database

Strategic Procurement Services is excited to announce the launch of a new Vendor of Record (VOR) searchable database for the community’s use. This comprehensive list of our vendors has been meticulously curated by Strategic Procurement Services. This bulletin (PDF) serves to communicate key information regarding this new tool and its uses for the community. Please contact Strategic […]

Bulletin - Community Update on the Ongoing Tariff Dispute with the United States

Strategic Procurement Services has been monitoring the ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States and subsequent responses made by Canadian officials. This bulletin (PDF) serves to communicate key information regarding tariffs and access to vendors of record (VOR) at the University. For questions or would like more information, please contact Dexter King (dking@yorku.ca).

Bulletin - Building Ontario Business Initiative Online Vendor Directory Now Live

Strategic Procurement Services is pleased to announce the launch of its Ontario Business Directory which contains all attestations collected centrally as part of the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act (“BOBIA”) legislation enacted by the Province of Ontario. For more information on these new compliance requirements please see the bulletin to the community (PDF) as well as the […]

Bulletin - Implementing the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act

Effective April 1, 2024, the University is required to comply with the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act. BOBIA requires the University to give preference to Ontario businesses in certain procurements. For more information on these new compliance requirements please see the bulletin to the community (PDF) as well as the new Strategic Procurement BOBIA webpage.

Update to Procurement Value Thresholds

In updating its procurement guidance, the Provincial Government has updated the thresholds for competitive purchasing. Please see the bulletin to the community (PDF) advising of the changes. These changes have taken effect as of January 1, 2024. Any further updates to these thresholds will be communicated at a later date.

Labour Disruption Bulletin - Inbound Deliveries to Keele and Glendon Campuses

In an effort to ensure incoming goods reach their ultimate destination during the labour disruption; Strategic Procurement Services (SPS) has made the following arrangements effective Monday February 26, 2024 - see bulletin (PDF).