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Vanderbilt Supplier Diversity Meet-and-Greet Miniseries

The purpose of this miniseries is to provide awareness into Vanderbilt University’s procurement processes, and facilitate buyer / diverse supplier connections. The University, along with its partners, the TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), will jointly host a miniseries with eight (8) sessions (2 series sessions per quarter).

Starting in April 2022, the University will conduct an Introductory Session for all buyers and diversity suppliers to learn more about the University’s procurement processes including; but not limited, to how to register to become a supplier with the University, and how to be included in upcoming bid requests for proposal. In this session, the structure of the meet-and-greet miniseries to help diverse firms prepare for their respective category-specific sessions, which will also be outlined. During this time period, the partnership will host its inaugural category-specific meet-and-greet session, to will focus on Research related suppliers (i.e., providers of lab supplies, calibration services, chemicals, reagents. Important information regarding the entire miniseries will be shared regarding the six (6) category-specific meet-and-greet sessions in the Introductory Session. Please be sure to join us. Your contacts could lead to contracts.

2022-23 Sessions (register for each individually):

Introductory Session

April 12, 2:30-3:30pm
This session is required of all miniseries participants. The purpose of this meeting is to further explain the miniseries, provide insight into supplier diversity goals, procurement processes, and supplier registration processes at Vanderbilt to equip diverse suppliers to more easily do business with the University. Click here to register >>

Research

May 11, 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Suppliers that provide laboratory supplies, calibration services, chemicals, reagents, anything related to University research should join this session. Click here to register >>

Facilities

July 12, 9:00 a.m. – noon
Suppliers that provide goods or services related to the maintenance, operation and repair of physical plant should join this session. Click here to register >>

Construction

July 12, 2-5 p.m.
Suppliers that provide goods or services related to construction of buildings (i.e. architects, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors) should join this session. Click here to register >>

Professional Services

October 11, Time 2-5 p.m.
Suppliers that provide professional services (i.e. accountants, consultants, recruiting firms) should join this session. Click here to register >>

Information Technology

October 11, Time 2-5 p.m.
Suppliers that provide information technology hardware, software, peripherals, software-as-a-service, platform-as-a-service, or IT professional services should join this session. Click here to register >>

Miscellaneous

January 17, 2-3:00 p.m.
Suppliers that provide goods or services outside of the categories above (i.e. photographers, bartenders, tent rentals) should join this session. Click here to register >>

Miniseries Wrap-Up

January 17, 3-4 p.m.
Everyone should register for this session in addition to the Introduction. The purpose of this meeting is to remind suppliers of the supplier diversity goals, procurement processes, and supplier registration processes at Vanderbilt to equip diverse suppliers to more easily do business with the University. Click here to register >>