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Examples: Research services, large hotel blocks, event space rental, individual services (photography, consulting, etc.), equipment parts and maintenance, etc. 

Instructions for Faculty and Staff

Send an email to Taubman College Finance (taubmancollegefinance@umich.edu) with the below information

  • Business purpose
  • Target date for signature
  • Supplier name/email
  • Background (e.g., scope of work, supplier’s draft contract)

Please note that it may take 1-3 weeks for completing a contract so please work with us earlier.

Contract Approval Diagram:

Flowchart titled “Contract Approval Process” presented vertically. It begins with “Start,” followed by step 1: “Submit ticket request with Procurement,” with a note to attach the contract draft. Step 2 reads “Procurement agent reviews contract,” with a note indicating edits may be made and sent back to the supplier. Step 3 is “Supplier reviews changes,” shown with circular arrows indicating an iterative review process. Step 5 states “Procurement finalizes contract,” with an option to accept changes or request updates. Step 6 reads “Both parties sign contract,” followed by a note that a new contract number is issued, ending with “End.” Arrows connect each step to show the overall workflow and revision loops.
Publish Date: January 29, 2026
Last Modified Date: January 29, 2026
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