E&I Cooperative Services
Unlock a Strategic Advantage
Join more than 6,400 institutions leveraging smarter, faster, and more strategic procurement at no cost.
Membership in E&I Cooperative Services offers a smarter, quicker, and more strategic way to buy. You gain access to contracts and compliance support, as well as cost savings, supplier inclusion, and sustainability.
What makes them different? As a nonprofit, member-owned cooperative created exclusively for education, your goals shape their strategy. You are not just a customer; you are a stakeholder with a voice. Unlike other GPOs, we deliver value tailored to the unique needs of institutions like yours.
The impact is significant. Members realize an average 4–10% total economic benefit per contract used, through competitive pricing, RFP cost avoidance, and incentives.
Contract Number: EI00135
Term: Oct. 1, 2021 - Nov. 30, 2031
BENEFITS OF THE CONTRACT INCLUDE:
- No cost membership
- No fees or minimum spending requirements
- Aggregated Purchasing Power of 6400+ Members
- Compliance Confidence
ELIGIBLE AGENCY TYPES:
- K-12 Schools (Public, Private, Charter)
- Public and Private Colleges/Universities
E&I Membership Benefits
90+ Years Serving Education. Still Innovating.
E&I is the only nonprofit, member-owned cooperative focused solely on education — helping institutions navigate procurement challenges, maximize resources, and achieve strategic goals.
- Deep category expertise across a broad portfolio of contracts
- Insights to uncover opportunities you didn’t know existed
- First hand knowledge and experience in education procurement operations
Learn more by visiting eandi.org
E&I Members Include:
- Virginia Tech
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- University of Illinois
- Indiana University