Shared Resources

Collective purchasing power

Strategic Purchasing.
Greater value.

Ohio Five helps member institutions reduce costs, simplify procurement, and expand purchasing options through negotiated contracts and trusted cooperative partnerships.

Our portfolio evolves with member needs, creating new opportunities for collaboration and measurable value across our campuses.

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Our procurement program helps member institutions:

Reduce
Costs

Leverage collective purchasing power and negotiated pricing.

Save
Time

Access competitively sourced contracts and procurement expertise.

Expand
Options

Choose from Ohio Five contracts and trusted cooperative partners.

Identify Opportunities

Develop new solutions around member needs and emerging trends.

Make Informed Decisions

Use shared expertise and resources to guide purchasing decisions.

Cooperative Purchasing Resources

In addition to Ohio Five contracts, members have access to nationally recognized cooperative purchasing organizations, expanding purchasing options and providing competitively solicited contracts across a wide range of products and services.

Coalition for College
Cost Savings
Group purchasing leveraging the collective buying power of private colleges and universities.

E&I Cooperative Services
A member-owned nonprofit that develops competitively solicted contracts designed specifically for education.

Inter-University Council Purchasing Group (IUC-PG)
Competitively bid contracts supporting Ohio higher education.

Sourcewell
Nationally solicited cooperative contracts for education and other public-sector organizations.

WellLink GPO
Negotiated contracts across a broad range of products and services.

Have a Contract Idea?

Many Ohio Five procurement initiatives begin with our member institutions. Have a product, service, or vendor that could benefit multiple campuses? Let us know.