Cooperative Purchasing Guides for Higher Education
Straightforward, neutral guides for college and university procurement teams — how the major cooperatives compare, what each is best for, and how to buy compliantly without running your own RFP.
Compare Cooperatives
- Sourcewell vs. OMNIA vs. E&IA neutral, buyer-focused comparison of the three cooperatives higher-ed procurement teams use most — how they differ, what each is best for, and how to choose.
- Sourcewell vs. OMNIA PartnersA head-to-head comparison of Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners — a government cooperative vs. the largest private aggregator — and how to pick the right contract.
- OMNIA vs. E&IThe broad generalist vs. the education specialist. How OMNIA Partners and E&I compare when the same supplier is on both — and how to choose for higher ed.
- Sourcewell vs. E&IGovernment-agency cooperative vs. education-owned specialist. How Sourcewell and E&I compare for colleges and universities, and when to reach for each.
Cooperative Guides
- E&I Cooperative ServicesWhat E&I Cooperative Services is, the categories it’s strongest in, how membership works, and when a college or university should reach for an E&I contract.
- SourcewellA buyer’s guide to Sourcewell for colleges and universities — how the cooperative works, whether it’s legit, what it costs, and the categories it covers best.
- OMNIA PartnersA buyer’s guide to OMNIA Partners for colleges and universities — how the largest cooperative works, how membership works, and what it’s best for.
- NASPO ValuePointA buyer’s guide to NASPO ValuePoint for colleges and universities — the state-led cooperative, why access depends on your state, and where it’s strongest.