NIGP 94930: Inter-Agency Contracts and Transactions

NIGP 94930 Inter-Agency Contracts And Transactions, an Item code, covers the accreditation, validation, and ongoing compliance management of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) that serve state and local public bodies. State and local governments use this code when they establish or administer formal programs to evaluate, certify, and oversee GPOs—including those operated by state agencies themselves—that aggregate procurement across multiple institutions to leverage purchasing volume and standardize contract terms. The scope includes GPO applicant evaluation against defined procurement standards (portfolio breadth, sourcing rigor, compliance procedures, transparency), contract-portfolio assessment, audit and oversight, and accreditation renewal or revocation. Issuing bodies under this code are typically large multi-institution state systems—such as university systems—that centralize procurement governance and maintain authority over which GPOs their member agencies may engage.

The University of Texas System Office of Collaborative Business Services posted the 2026 GPO Accreditation Program (Solicitation 7202605) on July 1, 2026, with applications due August 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central time. The program requires all GPOs seeking to supply UT System institutions to obtain and maintain accreditation or face procurement exclusion. Applicants must demonstrate either a value-added portfolio used across multiple UT System institutions with at least $4 million in aggregate annual spend, or meet unique institutional needs such as niche product offerings or support for historically underutilized business requirements. Accredited entities must maintain open bid policies, implement competitive procurement processes, establish contract-management programs, comply with federal requirements, and allow UT System audits. Accreditation remains valid through August 31, 2036; previously accredited GPOs must resubmit during the 2026 cycle. The UT System Audit Office assessment concludes by mid-September, with final determinations issued in October by the Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.