Abcam supports UCSF researchers with reliable, well-validated antibodies, ELISA kits, proteins, and assays to help advance scientific discoveries with confidence. To make ordering more cost-effective, Abcam has reduced shipping to a flat $25 fee. The new discounted shipping rate will be automatically applied—no minimum purchase requirements. For more information, please email Ngoc Ngo.
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As UCSF continues advancing its small business procurement and Anchor Institution Mission initiatives, a comparison of Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 supplier data enriched by Supplier.IO shows encouraging growth across several key supplier categories. Over the past year, UCSF's enriched supplier population grew by nearly eight percent, increasing from 2,987 identified suppliers in Q1 2025 to 3,224 in Q1 2026. Much of that growth came from small businesses, which increased by 248 suppliers (nine percent), providing even greater visibility into businesses that can support UCSF's procurement goals.Why This Matters Maintaining an accurate supplier database isn't simply about reporting; it creates new sourcing opportunities. As supplier information is refreshed over time, newly certified businesses and ownership changes become visible, helping procurement teams identify qualified suppliers that may have previously gone unnoticed. Key TakeawayBetween Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, UCSF expanded visibility into more than 230 additional small suppliers, strengthening the foundation for strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and reporting initiatives across the organization.
Strategic Procurement Executive Director Andrew Clark reflects on another year of delivering value across UCSF.
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Effective July 1, 2026, UCSF Supply Chain Management will increase the BearBuy requisition auto-issue threshold from $500 to $750. Today, requisitions submitted by Requesters that are $500 or less are automatically issued unless they meet other approval requirements. Beginning July 1, requisitions up to $750 will be eligible for auto-issue, helping reduce unnecessary approval workload and streamline the purchasing process. What’s changing? The Requester requisition limit will increase from $500 to $750Requisitions exceeding $750 will continue to route for Procurement Department Code (PDC) approvalCertain transactions will continue to require approval regardless of dollar amountWhat’s not changing? This change applies only to BearBuy requisitions. Other transaction types, including the use of the Payment Request form types, Facility Rental form, etc. may still require approval regardless of the transaction amount. This update reflects changes in purchasing volumes and pricing while maintaining appropriate procurement controls. Questions about the new threshold or approval requirements? Contact the SCM Response Team.
Instructions to transition document destruction services and accounts to Iron Mountain for safe, reliable document storage.
The Amazon Business punch-out catalog will transition to the MyMarketplace shopping experience.
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