Expectations for Suppliers

While conducting business with MIT, the Institute anticipates all suppliers will act with professionalism and respect toward all members of the MIT community and physical spaces. All suppliers will be expected to follow the guidance and policies below.

Supplier Ethics

We require that MIT purchasers adhere to the following and expect our suppliers will uphold the same standards:

  • Gifts and gratuities: MIT purchasers are prohibited from accepting gifts or gratuities from suppliers.
  • No kick-backs: MIT purchasers are prohibited from accepting money or compensation of any kind for favorable consideration from a supplier.
  • Conflicts of interest: MIT officers, faculty, staff, and others acting on MIT’s behalf have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial, or other conflicts of interest and to ensure that their activities and interests do not conflict with their obligations to MIT or its welfare.

Professional Behavior 

Consistent with expectations for employees, suppliers are expected to conduct themselves professionally at all times. Learn more about professional behavior policies on the MIT Policies website. 

Digital Accessibility

When building a website or other digital tool for the MIT community, suppliers should be aware of and prepared to address applicable digital accessibility requirements.

Use of Name 

The use of MIT’s name and logo must be approved in advance by the Institute Office of Communications.