How supply relationships begin
AREOLA initiates supplier evaluation from an identified institutional need rather than from unsolicited approaches. Prospective suppliers may submit information for the file, but should not expect an evaluation to follow from a submission alone.
What evaluation covers
Material and process documentation, quality systems, traceability, capacity, continuity of supply and the supplier's own subcontracting arrangements. Clinical materials carry the most demanding requirements and the longest evaluation.
Contracting and conduct
All suppliers work under the Vendor Code of Conduct and the institute's contracting terms. Purchasing decisions are made by named personnel without a disclosed conflict in the relevant category.
Contact
Supplier inquiries are routed through National Patient Services to Materials & Manufacturing. AREOLA does not accept externally supplied materials for use in patient-specific commissioned work under any arrangement.