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STAR Workshop – Ensuring Success: Strategic & Compliant Research Procurement (Part B, In-person) – Nov. 25, 2025

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Session Description

November 25, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join this interactive, in-person session,tailored for research administrators involved in procurement. Get anopportunity to apply your procurement knowledge to complex, real-worldscenarios. Through collaborative problem-solving with peers, strengthen yourunderstanding of procurement methods and successful contract management.  Gain actionable insights to supportefficient, compliant, and strategic research purchasing. 

Presenter:

  • Renee Cheng, Senior Procurement Officer, Research Portfolio, Procurement Services

Note:  Capacity is limited to 24 people.  A waitlist is available. Attendance at Ensuring Success: Strategic & Compliant Research Procurement (Part A, Online) is recommended,however, Part B is a separate, optional session.

See the STAR program for resources and to learn about past events.

The STAR events are specifically intended for U of T staff administering research, such as business officers, research administrator/facilitators, strategic research officers, finance-related staff, and faculty.

Details

Date:
November 25, 2025
Time:
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Registration Website:
https://cris.eve.utoronto.ca/home/events/6196

Venue

Name: CRIS Address: 9 King’s College Circle Inside Gerstein Library Toronto ON M7A 1A5

Learning Objectives

  1. Effectively apply procurement strategies and successfully follow processes, specifically the Open Competitive Procurement including when and how to apply RFP (Request for Proposal), RFQ (Request for Quote), RFSQ (Request for Supplier Qualification), and RFI (Request for Information) methods
  2. Recall the phases, roles, and compliance requirements involved in initiating and managing procurement processes for research related purchases
  3. Understand and comply with current procurement legislation and regulations such as the BOBIA (Building Ontario Business Initiative Act), the Procurement Restriction Policy, and the ACAN (Advance Contract Award Notice)
  4. Find and use essential procurement tools and resources, such as templates, U of T supplier network, and customs broker to streamline procurement activities and make informed decisions in their day-to-day roles.