UC Procurement
2025 Global Tariffs: Pricing Impact & Mitigation Strategies
Dive into our in-depth overview of the 2025 tariff landscape and its implications for product pricing, particularly in global sourcing and supply chain strategies.
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
June 25, 2025
SCI Project Wraps Up with Sharper Spend Data
The Spend Classification Improvement (SCI) project reclassified more than $1B in spend across 6.7M records, leading to smarter sourcing, better planning, and data-driven decision-making.
Programs
June 25, 2025
Big Changes at Southwest: What UC Travelers Need to Know
Southwest Airlines, UC’s most-used carrier, is making big shifts to how it operates and this article shares the details and impact on UC travelers.
Agreement - IT
June 25, 2025
Expanding Choice and Value: Working Smarter in IT Procurement
Systemwide Procurement (SWP) conducted the Networking Value-Added Resellers (VAR) RFP, a major effort to expand access to VARs essential networking infrastructure at UC.
Featured Events
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Jul
2025
Meetings
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UC Procurement Connections Meeting - 7/21 @ 11am
This bi-weekly meeting connects procurement staff from all UC locations, keeping them updated on UC Procurement programs, supplier and industry education opportunities, supply chain constraints, and systemwide sourcing projects.
25
Jul
2025
Procurement Exchange
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Zoom
Tariffs, Trade, and What’s Next: Your Questions Answered
You asked, we listened. In our last two Tariff webinars, we dug into the shifting tariff landscape and what it means for global procurement, pricing, and compliance. Now we’re bringing your toughest questions back to the table – with expert insights ...
04
Aug
2025
Meetings
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UC Procurement Connections Meeting - 8/4 @ 11am
This bi-weekly meeting connects procurement staff from all UC locations, keeping them updated on UC Procurement programs, supplier and industry education opportunities, supply chain constraints, and systemwide sourcing projects.