Contacting Stanford

On this page:

• For Suppliers New to Doing Business with Stanford
• For Existing Suppliers

For Suppliers New to Doing Business with Stanford

Marketing to Stanford University

Most often, University staff within schools and departments initiate supplier sourcing and the acquisition of products and services. Therefore, Suppliers main contact is primarily staff within schools and departments across the University.

It is up to the supplier to make their products / services known to departments who may have a need for them. Suppliers can find contact information at the Stanford University main web site, within specific school and department web sites. Additionally, suppliers can purchase the Stanford University Faculty / Staff Directory at the Stanford University Bookstore.

Stanford maintains a proprietary vendor database, accessible only by University personnel. If you would like us to consider adding you to our database, please complete and submit Stanford's Vendor Questionnaire. Attach a line card and/or include very specific information about your capabilities.

Before Invoicing for Your First Stanford Order

New suppliers must ensure that all necessary tax forms are on file with Stanford University Accounts Payable. These include:

• W-9 form for U.S. Suppliers
• W8-BEN for International Suppliers

For Existing Suppliers

The contacts listed below are for those suppliers who have established relationships and current activity with Stanford. To update your company profile in Stanford's vendor database, please submit an online Help ticket via HelpSU.

Purchasing and Contracts Department

Office Hours: M – F, 8AM – 5PM, excluding legal and University holidays

Accounts Payable Department

Office Hours:  M – F, 8AM – 5PM, excluding legal and University holidays
Will Call Hours:  M – F, 8AM – 10AM & 3PM – 4PM