Policy Details
Responsible department
Vice-President, Finance and Administration
Approval authority Vice-President, Finance and Administration

This policy establishes the requirements and approval process for non-competitive procurement at Nipissing University. It outlines the circumstances under which sole-source, single-source, or non-application procurement methods may be used, and ensures that appropriate justification, due diligence, approvals, and documentation are in place to maintain accountability, transparency, and compliance with the University’s procurement requirements.
In this policy, you will find:
• Sole of Single Source Certificate Briefing Note
• Non-Competitive Procurement Approval Form (Goods/Non-Consulting Services)
• Non-Competitive Procurement Approval Form (Consulting Services)
• Non-Competitive Procurement Approval Form – Exception Codes