Lead Agency Marketing Partnership (LAMP)
Let There Be LAMP: UC's Light on Smarter Procurement
What is LAMP?
The LAMP (Lead Agency Marketing Partnership) program is the University of California's (UC) contract portfolio available through cooperative purchasing organization, OMNIA Partners. UC Procurement acts as a lead agency to create a powerful portfolio of competitively bid and publicly awarded contracts that leverage the vast scale of UC purchasing power.
Saving resources, ensuring compliance
Through the LAMP program, state, local and education (SLED) agencies and eligible nonprofits have access to UC-awarded cooperative contracts with no participation fees, saving time and resources while ensuring compliance. Removing the burden of performing RFPs helps participating organizations save money and time, while checking all the necessary boxes of best value, policy compliance, sustainability, community impact, and more.
Delivering big returns
UC’s and OMNIA Partners’ robust team of procurement professionals promote the LAMP contract portfolio nationwide through a variety of strategic sales and marketing initiatives. With thousands of contracts adopted by public agencies nationwide, the UC LAMP program helps stretch budgets, accelerate purchasing, and deliver real community impact.
Who Can Use the Program and Why Should They?
How It Works
Review Terms
Check contract details
Purchase
Place your order
What is Best Value?
Best Value is the most advantageous balance of price, quality, service, performance, sustainability, and other elements as defined by the University. It's determined through objective performance criteria—not just lowest price.
Best Value Balances:
Cost
Including delivery, maintenance, and disposal
Functionality
Long-term performance and features
Impact
Economic, community, and environmental
The Best Value mindset: Look at the whole picture of ownership and long-term value, rather than focusing primarily on upfront cost. This approach minimizes overall cost while maximizing value over the life of the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
The LAMP (Lead Agency Marketing Partnership) program is the University of California's (UC) contract portfolio available through cooperative purchasing organization, OMNIA Partners. Through the LAMP program, state, local and education (SLED) agencies and eligible nonprofits have access to UC-awarded cooperative contracts with no fees, saving time and resources while ensuring compliance. With thousands of contracts adopted by public agencies nationwide, the UC LAMP program helps stretch budgets, accelerate purchasing, and deliver real community impact.
Eligible entities include UC campuses, public agencies (state, local, municipal), K-12 and higher education institutions, and qualifying nonprofits.
Review your organization's procurement policy for cooperative purchasing provisions and contact the LAMP team for confirmation.
Yes, if you still have questions, please review our detailed list of frequently asked questions.