Purchasing

The Purchasing Department is responsible for the administration of procuring goods and services on behalf of Trent University.  Our objective is to ensure ethical, efficient and accountable sourcing and contracting and that all purchases be acquired in an open, fair and transparent process.

Trent University adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive.  The BPSD outlines procurement rules regarding the acquisition of goods and services pertaining to public funds under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010.  The Directive is based on key principles to achieve value for money while following a procurement process including:

• Accountability
• Transparency
• Value for Money
• Quality Service Delivery
• Process Standardization

Please contact the Purchasing Department for assistance with your procurement acquisition needs.