Providing peace of mind for institutions when their staff, faculty and students travel outside the country, the International SOS agreement offers emergency traveler services that includes a range of consulting and support for emergency situations. Members can take advantage of pre-negotiated discounts on multiple International SOS programs.
The Thompson Ahern Customs Brokerage agreement offers brokerage services to facilitate the import and export of various shipments, ranging from low to high value, including perishables, hazardous materials, and laboratory supplies. Members can take advantage of Thompson Ahern’s extensive experience for advice on tariff classifications, special duty relief options, new customs programs and updated information on new or pending trade agreements to ensure their institutional process are up to date.
UBC is the Lead Institution and manages the Master Service Agreement, any Institution wishing to participate in this cooperative Master Agreement shall do so by entering into a Commercial Card Program agreement with Scotiabank
The IT Infrastructure Value-Added Reseller Agreement provides members with the best value for higher ed-centric solutions and the flexibility to meet diverse IT hardware infrastructure needs for academic, research and administration. Members can access Compugen’s wide range of lifecycle management services including hardware acquisition, software related to the hardware, subscription, maintenance, return merchandise authorization (RMA) processes and end of life management.
The End User Computing Devices (EUCD) Agreement provides BCNET members with exclusive access to sector discounts for a wide range of advanced computing devices and value-added services. This agreement supports the acquisition of desktops, laptops, tablets, thin clients, and peripherals, enabling seamless operation across academic, research, and administrative environments.
BCNET’s Network Storage Agreements provides choice offering members with wide access to enterprise-grade network storage solutions, including on-premises and hybrid cloud offerings, resulting though a rigorous competitive procurement process, the agreement supports a range of storage needs for academic, research, and administrative environments.
BCNET’s Network Storage Agreements provides choice offering members with wide access to enterprise-grade network storage solutions, including on-premises and hybrid cloud offerings, resulting though a rigorous competitive procurement process, the agreement supports a range of storage needs for academic, research, and administrative environments.
Access a sector-wide contract with Ryan Vending for Vending Machine Services. The agreement ensures uninterrupted convenience across the sector for participating members, while offering an opportunity to enhance service and increase commissions for those seeking to update their current program. Ryan Company Ltd. is the leading provider of vending services, pantry and office coffee service in British Columbia. Developing tailored full service touchless and low touch programs, members can maximize revenues and enhance user experiences.
The Restwell agreement offers high-quality student housing mattresses and associated products at volume discounts. Restwell is a Canadian manufacturer with over 30 years of experience developing high-quality mattresses that are comfortable, and meet health, safety, and environmental standards. Working with Restwell, members have access to a variety of value-added services, including product consultation, customization, and the installation, removal and disposal/recycling of mattresses in alignment with institutional requirements.
The Heritage Office Furnishings agreement offers volume discounts on high-quality student residence furniture and associated products at volume discounts. Found in 1979, Heritage Office Furnishings is a locally owned and operated organization, representing over 100 manufacturers and offering a large variety of sustainable products. Working with Heritage, members have access to a variety of services including consultation, space and furniture planning, project management, product adjustment, and ergonomic assessments.