Combined expertise of member company representatives allows for a broader view and varied feedback when choosing a supplier. The Consortium needs the support and input of our members so that we develop and choose contracts and suppliers which benefit everyone. The proposals are reviewed for value to members, price competitiveness, quality of service and vendor experience in the biotechnology market. The proposals must allow members to do better as a group than they can on their own. If the supplier meets all Consortium criteria, a one year agreement is accepted.
Consortium management performs an annual review of all agreements for usage and quality of service.
Unless otherwise notified, Courtesy Agreements will automatically renew each year. More than one Courtesy Agreement for a particular product or service may be selected. There is no financial commitment from the MBC or its member companies who wish to participate in a Courtesy Agreement. The same procedure is used to select Travel Agreements. They follow the same guidelines as Courtesy Agreements but they are grouped together for the convenience of the MBC member companies.