Solutions for Education Procurement
Procurement Solutions Built Exclusively for Education
Access 260+ competitively solicited contracts, expert sourcing services, and an average of 5–12% or more in Total Economic Benefit on every contract — through the only member-owned, nonprofit cooperative dedicated solely to education.
Membership is free. As a nonprofit, E&I returns profits to members through patronage, rebates, and incentives.
The Procurement Reality
Tighter Budgets. Heavier Workloads. Higher Stakes.
Education procurement teams face rising costs and complex solicitations with limited time and staff. E&I removes that burden so your team can focus on strategy, not paperwork.
Rising operational costs stretch every dollar, while leadership expects measurable savings.
Running competitive solicitations in-house drains time, staff, and resources you cannot spare.
Navigating federal, state, and institutional requirements adds complexity to every purchase.
Browse Contracts by Category
Competitively Solicited Contracts in Every Category
Explore 260+ competitively solicited contracts across the categories below. Browse the full portfolio in the Contract Navigator, then connect with your representative to put any contract to work.
Athletics
Sports, fitness, and recreation equipment, athletic travel, turf and surfacing, and multimedia rights from trusted providers.
Learn moreFacilities & MRO
Maintenance, repair, and operations supplies, construction, HVAC, janitorial, flooring, and integrated facility management.
Learn moreFinancial Services
Payment processing, financial systems, and services that streamline campus transactions and spend.
Learn moreFood & Food Services
Dining, catering, kitchen equipment, and food supply contracts that balance quality, value, and service.
Learn moreInformation Technology (IT)
Computer hardware, software, cybersecurity, data center, and IT services to standardize and secure campus technology.
Learn moreLogistics & Travel
Business and athletic travel management, shipping, and logistics that cut cost and administrative effort.
Learn moreOffice & Classroom, Interiors
Furniture, office and classroom supplies, and interior solutions for learning and work spaces.
Learn moreProfessional, Consulting & Administrative Services
Consulting, executive search, staff augmentation, procurement strategy, and administrative services built for education.
Learn moreResearch & Scientific
Lab equipment, scientific supplies, and specialized services for research-intensive institutions.
Learn moreThe E&I Difference
Why Education Chooses a Cooperative Built for Education
Education is our sole focus. That singular commitment shapes every contract, service, and dollar we return to members.
Exclusively education-focused. Contracts with targeted terms and conditions for colleges, universities, K–12, and community colleges.
Nonprofit and member-owned. All profits return to members through annual patronage, rebates, and incentives.
Aggregated purchasing power. Volume pricing negotiated across thousands of institutions you could not access alone.
Compliant by design. A world-class competitive solicitation process delivers contracts you can use right away.
A high-service model. A dedicated representative and sourcing experts who have worked in education procurement.
Total Economic Benefit, upfront. Know your projected value before you buy, not just after you save.
Get Started in Two Ways
New to E&I, or Ready to Use More of Your Membership?
Wherever you are in your procurement journey, the next step takes minutes.
New to E&I
Become a Member
Join more than 6,500 institutions sourcing smarter. Membership is free, and there is no obligation to buy.
- 1Create your institutional profile online.
- 2Connect with your dedicated E&I representative.
- 3Start using competitively solicited contracts right away.
Current Member
Put Your Membership to Work
Already a member? Capture more value by activating the contracts and services already available to you.
- 1Browse the Contract Navigator to find your category.
- 2Request a Strategic Spend Assessment to spot savings.
- 3Work with your rep to align spend and capture benefit.
What Members Say
Trusted by Procurement Leaders Across Education
“The insight gained through the assessment process is a game changer and is the way we should be working with E&I.”
“The Economic Benefit Model clearly demonstrates the measurable impact of cooperative purchasing — a practical, data-driven tool for more informed decisions.”
“It reflects the cooperative spirit of E&I and ensures the numbers presented are both reliable and meaningful.”
Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E&I Cooperative Services? +
E&I Cooperative Services is the only member-owned, nonprofit sourcing cooperative focused exclusively on education. Founded in 1934, E&I helps more than 6,500 member institutions reduce costs through 260+ competitively solicited contracts and strategic sourcing services.
How much does E&I membership cost? +
Membership is free. There are no fees to join. As a nonprofit cooperative, E&I returns profits to members through annual patronage, rebates, and incentives.
How do cooperative contracts save my institution money? +
Cooperative purchasing aggregates demand across thousands of institutions to negotiate volume pricing and favorable terms. E&I members realize an average of 5–12% or more in Total Economic Benefit on every contract through cost reduction, cost avoidance, and incentives.
Are E&I contracts compliant with procurement regulations? +
Yes. Every E&I contract is competitively solicited through a world-class solicitation process, so members can use it in place of running their own RFP while meeting institutional and regulatory requirements.
How do current members start using E&I contracts? +
Current members can browse the Contract Navigator, connect with their dedicated E&I representative, or request a Strategic Spend Assessment to identify where their spend aligns with existing contracts.
Join 6,500+ Education Institutions Sourcing Smarter
Membership is free, and your team can start using competitively solicited contracts right away.