Frequently Asked Questions

Does the University maintain an “approved vendor” list?

No.  The University does not maintain, and has never maintained, an approved vendor list.  If a vendor has a vendor number, it simply means that the University’s Accounts Payable office has the vendor’s W-9 and other documentation on file.

For University employees:

Where can I find a list of existing purchase orders?

You may find them here (login required): https://procurement.tennessee.edu/purchase-orders/