Supplier Diversity Program
Providing Information, Resources, and Opportunity
The Office of Procurement Services provides outreach to small and diverse businesses through its supplier diversity program. We seek to provide relevant information and resources to assist diverse suppliers in their pursuit of business opportunities with the university.
UT Supplier Orientation
UT Supplier Orientation provides an overview of doing business with the university. In this workshop, we discuss UT purchasing policies and procedures, payment methods, tips for doing business with UT, and how to register as a bidder with UT. We invite potential new suppliers and current suppliers to attend. The class is offered monthly and lasts approximately an hour and fifteen minutes.
Click here to view upcoming workshop dates.
New Learning Opportunity – UT Supplier Online Lunch & Learn Series
We are pleased to announce a new online Lunch & Learn Series to explore a variety of topics. Guest speakers will share a twenty-minute presentation followed by time for questions. Click on a scheduled topic to view the workshop description and to register. All sessions are at 12:00 PM eastern/11:00 AM central time.
August 12, 2020 How to Register as a Bidder with UT and Manage Email Notifications
Please check back for new and repeating topics.
More Resources for Suppliers
Supplier News
Click here to sign up for quarterly announcements of upcoming trade shows, diversity business events, and workshops.
State of Tennessee Diversity Certification
We encourage eligible suppliers to certify as a diversity business with the State of Tennessee Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (GoDBE). The state lists certified vendors in its diversity business directory, allowing the university and other government agencies to identify diverse suppliers easily.
For more information, visit The State of Tennessee Diversity Business Enterprise Program.
Resources for University Employees
Search for Diversity Businesses
University departments seeking to utilize diverse suppliers may search the Tennessee Diversity Business Directory, maintained by the Tennessee Governor’s Office of Diversity Business Enterprise (GoDBE). The directory is updated daily and offers multiple search options. Employees may also search IRIS vendor records to view active university vendors with Tennessee diversity certification.
Employee Workshop – How UT Employees Can Support Small Business
Employees in the Knoxville area are invited to participate in this one-hour, interactive workshop that discusses how we can support local, small business while following UT procurement policy.
- Register for workshop in K@TE. Log in and enter “small” in the search box.
- Handout for How UT Employees Can Support Small Business workshop
Additional Resources