TIPS-Purchasing Cooperative

NIESC has entered into an agreement to provide our members with access to a national cooperative with well over 70 contracts available from multiple vendors for  supplies and services.  TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System) began in 2002 as a small regional cooperative of the Region 8 Education Service Center in Texas. Region 8 ESC is one of 20 Regional Education Service Centers in Texas which assists school districts in improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations. To read more about how the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative was established, click here.

As an NIESC Member you have FREE access to this program and the local support you need of our experienced cooperative purchasing department. The TIPS agreements tick all of the boxes to help your district save time and money doing your own quotes and formal procurement procedures. TIPS provides you with contract details to cover state requirements to keep your district compliant with Indiana Codes.

For more information contact Jessica Wright at NIESC or to sign up for a TIPS account select this link: Become a TIPS Member