Mini Tune Up Sessions

Data Security & Purchasing/Contracts

By Staff Writer - January 22, 2026

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11am, the Procurement team and the Office of Information Security (OIS) presented “Mini Tune-Up: Data Security + Purchasing/Contracts.”

This session offered a broad overview of data security requirements when making purchases on behalf of the university. Procurement and OIS will share why certain software, licenses, and IT-related services must be covered by a contract that with the UC Data Security Appendix, and how to correctly complete the OIS Data Worksheet.

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Mini Tune Up Sessions

Contracting Out for Covered Services: A Refresher

By Staff Writer - December 5, 2025

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM (PST), the Procurement and ELR Groups hosted a Mini Tune‑Up on Contracting Out for Covered Services.

This is a broad overview of Article 5 and Covered Services, discuss common misconceptions, answer questions, and will include some specifics on catering. Join us to get the latest policy updates, practical examples, and tips to stay compliant on event‑related spend.

Topics included:
Custodial
Grounds
Catering
Security

 

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Mini Tune Up Sessions

Restricted Commodities in Purchasing

By Staff Writer - April 23, 2024

On 4/23/24, Procurement was joined by Mason King and Jesse Bickley from EH&S to discuss why certain transactions are considered restricted, how to route them in Gateway, and who to ask for help. Examples included surveillance systems, moving/relocation, window/carpet cleaning, blinds/drape installation, catering, autoclaves, tractors/lifts/cranes, and toxins.

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