Supplier Workshops and Events
Upcoming UT Webinars – click on workshop date & time to register.
IMPORTANT NOTICE – UT WILL TRANSITION TO A NEW BID SYSTEM ON JANUARY 6, 2025. For more information, visit our bid registration webpage.
UT’s New Sourcing System: Transition Overview
This 20-minute discussion will answer the following questions. Why is UT transitioning to a new sourcing system? Who is impacted? What should I do?
Transition Workshop Slides – As you view the slides, hover over the sticky note in the upper left corner to view notes.
Transition Workshop Recording – will be posted by end of day on Friday, December 20th.
UT Supplier Orientation, Part 1: REGISTER (ESM Solutions – current BID system) – WORKSHOP DISCONTINUED
Through January 3, 2025, suppliers should only register in ESM Solutions if they wish to respond to a currently posted solicitation. All other suppliers should register in the new system (Oracle) when the registration portal opens in late December. If you need to register in ESM, please refer to the Quick Guide and Additional Instructions below. For questions, email supplierinfo@tennessee.edu.
Quick Guide: REGISTER in OLD BID SYSTEM
Resources for registering in the NEW system will be available soon.
UT Supplier Orientation, Part 2: PREPARE
This one-hour workshop provides an overview of doing business with UT. Topics include UT’s organizational structure, procurement policies, procedures, and payment methods.
Thursday, January 23, 2:00-3:00 Eastern/1:00-2:00 Central (ONLINE)
Tuesday, February 18, 3:00-4:00 Eastern/2:00-3:00 Central (ONLINE)
Wednesday, March 19, 11:00-12:00 Eastern/10:00-11:00 Central (ONLINE)
UT Supplier Orientation, Part 3: RESPOND (ESM Solutions – current system) – WORKSHOP DISCONTINUED
If you need help responding to a UT solicitation in ESM Solutions, please refer to the Quick Guide and Detailed Instructions below. For questions, email supplierinfo@tennessee.edu.
Quick Guide: RESPOND in the OLD SYSTEM
Detailed Instructions: RESPOND in the OLD SYSTEM
Resources for responding to solicitations in the NEW system will be available in early January.
An Introduction to Construction Opportunities at UT
This workshop discusses the differences in working with UT Capital Projects and UT Procurement. We will share tips on how to pursue potential construction opportunities for each office.
Thursday, February 13, 4:00-4:30 Eastern/3:00-3:30 Central (ONLINE)