Texas DIR/ESBD #720-2605

UT System 2026 Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) Accreditation Program

The University of Texas System is seeking applications from Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) for its 2026 GPO Accreditation Program. - Government Buyer: - University of Texas System, Office of Collaborative Business Services (OCBS) - Scope of Opportunity: - Accreditation of GPOs to provide group purchasing services to UT System institutions - Open to qualifying GPOs, including Texas State Agencies performing GPO functions - Applicants must be nominated by a UT System institution's chief procurement officer - Requirements: - Must meet a 'value component test' (minimum $4 million annual spend or unique qualitative value) - Compliance with procurement and contracting standards (open bid policies, competitive procurement, best value evaluation, contract management, federal compliance, transparency) - Ongoing compliance, periodic reviews, and possible audits - Accreditation valid through August 31, 2036, with biennial reviews and possible annual audits - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or part numbers requested; this is for accreditation of service providers - Service: GPO Accreditation Program Management and Assessment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Accreditation is mandatory for GPOs to provide services to UT System institutions - Failure to secure or maintain accreditation disqualifies organizations from providing GPO services - Application requires nomination, survey, and consent form - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named, as this is an accreditation for service providers - Place of Performance: - University of Texas System (system-wide, managed by OCBS)

Description

The University of Texas System plans to accredit qualifying group purchasing organizations (GPOs), including Texas State Agencies performing GPO functions, as potential suppliers of GPO services to UT System or its institutions. Organizations must secure accreditation through a nomination and application process, meeting minimum procurement and contracting standards and a value component test. Failure to secure or maintain accreditation disqualifies organizations from providing GPO services to UT System. The deadline for submission of accreditation application materials is August 3, 2026, at 3 pm Austin time.

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