Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Northeastern University.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Boston
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
32,553
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
167358
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Huskies
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
6,689.3
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
91%
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
52 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Northeastern University
The President delivered an annual address covering higher education trends, Northeastern University's strategic positioning, challenges regarding international student enrollment, and the development of new experiential academic programs. The Senate received reports from the Senate Agenda Committee (SAC) and the Provost regarding the academic plan, ongoing dean searches, and initiatives to support research procurement. Additionally, the University Ombuds presented an annual report analyzing FY2026 trends, including organizational leadership issues, administrative service concerns, and emerging themes for FY2027 such as workforce and financial risks.
The Faculty Senate meeting covered several key topics, including a report from the Provost regarding upcoming commencement ceremonies, faculty hiring, and academic planning. The Senate presented the Distinguished Services Award and approved the establishment of a new Master of Science in Design program. Key resolutions were passed concerning an annual faculty feedback process for university administrators, revisions to the TRACE survey instrument, and the incorporation of new Faculty Handbook language regarding faculty workload. The Senate also discussed and passed a statement on the establishment of faculty-initiated no-confidence procedures and approved several resolutions concerning faculty compensation, including merit raises and the establishment of a one-time equity pool to address salary disparities.
The meeting included reports from the Senate Agenda Committee and the Provost, focusing on several critical university matters. The Provost provided updates on campus re-opening and COVID-19 health protocols, the university's new strategic planning initiative, and ongoing leadership searches. Extensive discussion occurred regarding the integration of diversity and inclusion strategies into faculty hiring and cluster initiatives. The Senate reviewed findings on the impact of COVID-19 on working parents, discussing potential institutional supports such as childcare subsidies and flexible work arrangements. Other topics included promotion dossier timelines, communication improvements via draft meeting minutes, and the Faculty Senate's role in future strategic planning processes.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Northeastern University meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Northeastern University.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
