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Contract Status Explanation

1. Vendor/Supplier Name

2. Requisition/Contract Tracking Number: A number assigned to all contracts reviewed by Procurement Services.

3. Department Submitting Contract

4. Date Received: This is the date Procurement Services receives the contract.

5. Under Review: Once a contract is received by Procurement Services, it goes through a process of review to ensure compliance with University and Tennessee Board of Regents policies.

6. In Negotiations: After the contract is reviewed, it is sent to the Vendor with Amendments for its acceptance or rejection. The contract terms are negotiated during this phase.

7. Awaiting Final Signatures: After all terms are negotiated, the Vendor and University will sign the contract.

8. Date Closed: The date the contract has received all signatures and has been returned to Procurement Services.