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
26
Mar
2025
AI
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AI & Third-Party Risk: Best Practices for Evaluating and Procuring AI Solutions
As AI adoption accelerates, UC must carefully manage third-party risks when evaluating and purchasing AI-powered solutions. This webinar provides a roadmap for assessing AI tools, ensuring privacy, security, and compliance while mitigating risks.
27
Mar
2025
IT Agreements
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Web Analytics Isn’t Enough: How to Diagnose & Fix Poor Conversions with Siteimprove (Mar 27)
You’re tracking the data, but do you know why visitors aren’t converting? Traditional web analytics tell you what’s happening—but not why. In this webinar, we’ll reveal how digital experience analytics can pinpoint hidden friction points, improve use...
31
Mar
2025
Meetings
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UC Procurement Connections Meeting - 3/31 @ 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.