Celebrating Cooperative Excellence This October

October marks National Cooperative Month, offering the perfect opportunity to celebrate what makes E&I unique. As the only national cooperative focused exclusively on education procurement, E&I stands apart by being driven by members, for members. Our member-driven governance ensures that your needs are always our top priority. By leveraging collective purchasing power and providing contracts tailored for education, we empower our members to achieve success. This October, we’re proud to continue our mission of supporting educational institutions through the power of cooperative procurement.

The E&I Portfolio

Your Partner in Procurement

Since 1934, E&I has been the go-to procurement expert for educational institutions. As a member-owned, non-profit cooperative, we are uniquely dedicated to serving the education industry.

 Tailored Contracts for Your Institution | E&I solicits our contracts on behalf of our member organizations. Our rigorous process ensures members receive accessible, practical, and compliant contracts.

  Streamlined Process | Save time and resources by leveraging our competitively solicited contract portfolio. Reduce administrative burdens, streamline your RFP processes, and focus on long-term planning and revenue generation to achieve your institutional goals.

Maximize Cost Savings and Efficiencies | Benefit from our complimentary Strategic Spend Assessments (SSAs), designed to analyze your organization's spending patterns. Discover new opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies to enhance your operational performance.  

Need more information? Contact your E&I member representative to learn more about E&I's contract portfolio and how we can support your institution's success. 

 

Dollars

$3,000,000,000

in E&I member purchases

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200+

competitively solicited contracts

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6,000

member institutions

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$0.00

cost to join E&I