University Business Services
University Business Services is a customer-focused organization that is committed to providing quality, user-friendly, cost-effective and expert business support to all customers in support of the University’s core mission to promote the educational, research, and clinical missions of One UConn.
Capital Projects and Facilities Procurement
It is the mission of Procurement Services promote the educational, research, and clinical missions of UConn through the strategic procurement of goods and services facilitated in accordance with Federal, State, and University laws and regulations to minimize risk and maximize value for all of our stakeholders.
University Supplier Diversity Program
Our mission is to expand enrollment and participation of small/minority businesses on University contracts, by facilitating the opportunity for said businesses to provide valuable, quality, timely goods and services, while building mutually beneficial, respectful, lasting business relationships with the University community.
Purchasing
The University of Connecticut Purchasing Department is a service unit established to support the educational and research missions of the University. It is staffed by procurement professionals who have the requisite knowledge, skills and training to assist University personnel in the purchase of required goods and services. This expertise insures that procurement decisions will be made in the best interest of the University and in compliance with Connecticut state statutes and University policies.
UCount Initiative
In response to the fiscal challenges, Procurement Services and the University community continue to explore cost reduction opportunities, redefine business processes, and re-evaluate the way in which the University procures goods and services while maintaining the quality and integrity of the UConn community. While some efforts may seem small, collectively they make a difference that UCount on.
UPrint Program
UPrint, the University’s Managed Print Services (“MPS”) Program managed by the Design & Document Production Center, is a service provided to all University of Connecticut campuses (“UConn”) through an external provider who will analyze document output devices (such as copiers, printers and fax machines) with the goal of reducing the total cost of ownership, improving efficiency and productivity, and furthering the University’s sustainability initiatives.
Surplus Operations
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
UConn Health Procurement Operations and Contracts
Procurement Operations and Contracts is dedicated to advancing UConn Health's academic, research and clinical care objectives by providing the UConn Health community with expert, efficient and legally-compliant procurement and contracting services.
Procurement Contracting and Compliance
Our mission is to render vendor relationships, business terms, and project vision developed by the University community into contracts that ensure those relationships, terms, and vision withstand the tests of time and chance while reflecting the values and priorities of the University and the State of Connecticut.
Strategic Partnerships and Business Development
The University’s Office of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development supports University departments, offices and units that are interested in exploring campus partnership opportunities. Some campus units regularly enter into campus partnership contracts and are familiar with the processes and requirements applicable to these contracts.
Document Production Center
We provide expertise in producing University printed communications. Services we offer include expedited printing, copying, binding, and mail preparation services.

North Carolina and Mississippi Travel Ban Update

Posted on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 by Procurement

Governor Malloy issued Executive Orders which remain in effect and ban travel to North Carolina and Mississippi using state funds except in limited circumstances. To travel to these states, pre-approval is still required. Travel without pre-approval may result in the traveler being denied reimbursement.

At Storrs, the regional campuses and the law school, requests for travel to North Carolina or Mississippi, no matter the source of funds, should be submitted to the Director of Procurement Services (John Clifford) via email at john.clifford@uconn.edu for review. (more…)

Year-End Schedule

Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019 by Procurement

On Behalf of Office of the General Counsel

With the year-end holidays upon us again, we want to be sure we’re able to complete our reviews and respond to your inquiries while work schedules will be altered over the next month.

In order to do so, we would appreciate receiving all contracts you need approved by January 1^st here in our office by Wednesday, December 18th.

Once again, it’s been a pleasure working with all of you this year and we wish you a joyous holiday season!

Job Post: Sr. Contract Specialist-Construction & Professional Services

Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by Procurement

Under the general direction of the University Director of Procurement Contracting & Compliance, the Associate Vice President for University Business Services & Chief Procurement Officer and/or designated administrator, the Procurement Services Senior Specialist is responsible for the oversight and administration of all contracting activities relating to the capital construction program for all University of Connecticut campuses, including UConn Health in Farmington. The Senior Specialist is accountable for performing and managing the most complex tasks in their area of expertise with a primary focus on construction and related professional services.

Job Post: Purchasing Agent II – Technology (UCP VIII)

Posted on November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 by Procurement

Job Post: Procurement Category Manager (Information Technology)

Posted on November 14, 2019November 15, 2019 by Procurement

NewsFlash Vol. 1

Posted on October 31, 2019October 31, 2019 by Procurement

Welcome to the first edition of the University Business Services NewsFlash. In an effort to share accolades on key accomplishments the University has achieved, provide information on upcoming events, share upcoming programmatic changes, and announce staffing updates that have occurred throughout the year, University Business Services (UBS) will be issuing a quarterly newsletter to keep you, our valued campus customer, informed as to how our organization strives to exceed your business needs. Read the complete NewsFlash newsletter.

Liquid Helium Shortage

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Procurement

Due to the current helium shortage, our primary contracted supplier, AirGas, notified UConn our allocation of liquid helium will be reduced, and a price increase of 30% will take affect November 1st. Based upon our known and understood demand requirements, this allocable amount will not sufficiently meet current research needs. (more…)

The USDP’s Latest U-Diversity Initiative

Posted on September 27, 2019October 16, 2019 by Procurement

UConn Procurement Card Program Partners with USDP through eLearning

Posted on September 27, 2019October 16, 2019 by Procurement

As a cardholder, you are considered a “University Leader and Purchasing Decision-Maker”, who has been granted the privilege of transacting business on behalf of the University. Your intentionality in making purchasing decisions for your respective department contributes to the University’s overall SMBE utilization goals and outcomes, which are established by and reported to the State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO).

Purchasing Agent I – Research

Posted on September 13, 2019October 17, 2019 by Procurement

eLearning – “Embracing Supplier Diversity at UConn”