The results are in! For FY16, the Procurement Team achieved an overall 94% customer satisfaction rating, with 100% in timeliness, accuracy, communication, helpfulness, and expected cost. Thank you to all who completed the survey.   … [Read more...]

Commencing in FY17, the University has changed its standard configurations for both desktop and laptop machines. Through a combined effort of deeper discount negotiation based on volume spend from Procurement Services, and specification changes from the IT department including changing the operating system and increasing the memory from 8GB to 16GB, the University received standard machine configurations that give the University both great potential cost savings and more options for machines based on the users’ needs. This equates to an annual cost of avoidance of approximately $130,000.The following demonstrates the reduction of average rates for past versus future purchases: Dell Desktop Standard: $1075.68 vs. $758.59 Dell Laptop Standard: $1392.04 vs. $899.27 Savings: 29.5% for desktops, 35.4% for laptops If you need assistance picking out which hard drive option is best for you, contact the IT help desk at x2255. … [Read more...]

Non-Apple-branded mice and keyboards have moved to the Buy Your Own page. These items are pre-approved and require no technology request form submission or IT approval prior to purchasing. If you need help selecting a keyboard or mouse, contact the UMW Help Desk, x2255. … [Read more...]

UMW is a member of VHEPC (Virginia Higher Education Procurement Cooperative). We are one of eleven public higher ed institutions, along with the Virginia Community College System, that work cooperatively to provide purchases efficiently, and at the best value for the institution. Be on the lookout for more news from VHEPC as this program matures. … [Read more...]