The Only Sourcing Cooperative Built Exclusively for Education
For over 90 years, E&I has turned the collective strength of 6,500+ institutions into 260+ competitively solicited contracts, delivering measurable value and returning every dollar of profit back to our members.
A Cooperative Owned by the Members It Serves
E&I Cooperative Services is the only member-owned, nonprofit sourcing cooperative dedicated exclusively to education.
Our competitively solicited contracts, backed by deep sourcing expertise, help institutions:
- Save time and reduce costs
- Experience 4-10% or more total economic benefit from E&I contracts
- Ensure compliance and minimize risk
- Strengthen supplier inclusion
We’ve been in your shoes. Made up of former education procurement leaders, our team helps your institution with smarter, faster, more strategic solutions—so you can focus on what matters most: advancing your mission.
What It Means to Be a Member-Owned Cooperative
E&I: Made for this Moment. Here for You.
Why Members Choose E&I
View Our Contracts
Insights and Resources for Education Procurement
Viewpoints Blog
Fresh perspectives on the trends, challenges, and innovations shaping education procurement.
Cooperatively Speaking Podcast
What started in the Great Depression became a movement. Tune in to our 90th anniversary episode to hear how E&I has grown with, and for, the education community.
E&I Tariff and Fuel Surcharge Management Updates
Understand our proactive approach to managing supplier tariffs, fuel surcharges, and price increases, and how we are working to protect our members’ interests.
Professional Development Opportunities
Tap into a wide range of professional growth programs, from our NextGen Leadership Program to peer networking and EdPro® Hub resources.
Ready to Lead the Future of Education Procurement?
Join a community that’s redefining what cooperative purchasing can do.
145 Pinelawn Rd, Suite 240 S,
Melville, New York 11747
800.283.2634