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.
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 topics to view workshop descriptions and dates.
- Design, Construction, and Subcontracting Opportunities with the University of Tennessee
- First Impressions: Tips for Introducing Your Company to Government Agencies
- How to Register as a Bidder with UT and Manage Email Notifications
- State of Tennessee Small and Diversity Business Certification
- UT Insurance and Bonding Guidelines – coming soon.
UT Supplier Orientation
Are you interested in learning how to do business with the university? Our monthly, one-hour Supplier Orientation workshop covers the basics of UT procurement. We offer online and in-person sessions.
Learn more about Supplier Orientation and view workshop schedule.
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