UC Procurement
Public Bid Site
The CalUsource Public Bid Site is where suppliers browse public bid opportunities for all University of California campuses.
Systemwide Contract Listings
These listings of currently contracted supplier agreements can be used by all University of California locations systemwide. These contracts are organized by commodity categories and are updated monthly.
L.A. Fire Evacuation Resources
With the catastrophic fires in the Los Angeles area, the UC Central Travel Office has negotiated evacuation discounts with UC hotel partners that are lower than our standard negotiated business rates.
Impact of UC Procurement
Economic and Socially Responsible Procurement is integral to the success and sustainability of UC. We fulfill our mission and contribute to a positive and sustainable global impact by aligning procurement practices with ethical and social responsibility.
Featured Resources
Become a Supplier
UC welcomes all suppliers interested in doing business with us
Systemwide Agreements
A monthly update of the UC-wide agreements
Policy & Compliance
Understanding the legal requirements for working with UC
ESRP Resources
Accessible and sustainable procurement focusing on small and diverse businesses
Get to know the UC Procurement Portal
Best practice: Be sure to login, and use the Search function to find whatever you need!
Recent News
Procurement
March 25, 2025
Savvy Negotiation Strategy Secures Major Wins
A savvy negotiation strategy helped UC secure better discounts, new benefits, and a stronger overall partnership with Google.
Procurement
March 25, 2025
Riverside Dining Leverages Cooperative Purchasing
Leveraging strategic supplier partnerships is key to maximizing value while maintaining compliance.
Programs
March 25, 2025
MVP Pilot: Unlocking New Possibilities
UC Systemwide Procurement is pioneering a new way to collaborate with its most impactful suppliers through the Mutual Value Partnership (MVP) program.
Featured Events
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Apr
2025
Meetings
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New Orleans
Institute Of Commercial Payments Commercial Card And Payment Conference
Experts and practitioners share transformative and cutting-edge perspectives on all Commercial Card and Payment vehicles. Case studies, successes and thought-provoking ideas come alive in breakout sessions led by speakers from across sectors. Thought...
09
Apr
2025
AI
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Zoom
AI in Action: UC AI Innovation Virtual Share Fair
Join us for AI in Action: UC AI Innovation Virtual Share Fair, where we spotlight groundbreaking AI implementations across the UC system.
10
Apr
2025
Supplier Events
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Online
Webinar - Canary for NAEP Members: Data-driven Vendor Management
For many procurement teams, vendor performance management is reactive—focused on responding to emergencies or problems. But colleges and universities are beginning to take a more proactive, data-driven approach—identifying and addressing performance ...