About Understory
Our Mission
Understory aggregates 2,500+ cooperative contracts from E&I, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint into one searchable platform for colleges and universities.
The Problem We Solve
Finding the right cooperative contract requires visiting 4+ different GPO websites, each with its own search interface and no way to compare options side-by-side.
Understory brings these contracts together so you can search across all sources at once.
What We Offer
Aggregated Contracts
Search across 2,491+ active contracts from E&I, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and NASPO ValuePoint—all in one place.
Smart Search
AI-powered search matches synonyms and related terms across all 2,500+ contracts.
Save Contracts
Bookmark contracts to your dashboard for quick reference.
Free for Everyone
All features are free for all users. No subscription required.
Our Data Sources
We aggregate contract data from leading cooperative purchasing organizations that serve higher education:
- E&I Cooperative Services — The only member-owned cooperative exclusively serving education
- Sourcewell — Government-based cooperative serving public agencies and nonprofits
- OMNIA Partners — The largest purchasing organization for public and private sectors
- NASPO ValuePoint — Cooperative contracts for state and local government agencies
Contract information is provided as-is from source organizations. Always verify details directly with the GPO or supplier before making purchasing decisions.
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Questions?
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