The University of Tennessee System Office bids, RFPs and contracts
Knoxville, Tennessee466 students · tennessee.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 16, 2026
- 11 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 46
- 13 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 8+
- Next due Oct 27
- Contracts
- 322
- 218 vendors
The 30-second brief
46 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in The University of Tennessee System Office's meetings, most in education & training and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 16: Owner Oversight and Support for $98M Student Housing P3 Phase 3.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Education & Training.
8+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 27. Latest awards: Rise Development LLC for RISE Development Selected for UT Student Housing (Oct 2026) and Shirinian, Tamar for university Approves $1.9 Million Shirinian Settlement ($1,900,000, Oct 2026).
13 new pre-RFPs at The University of Tennessee System Office this month. See all 46, free.
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in The University of Tennessee System Office's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations The University of Tennessee System Office is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who The University of Tennessee System Office buys from, taken from council records. 322 contracts with 218 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at The University of Tennessee System Office.
Questions about The University of Tennessee System Office
How do I become an approved vendor for The University of Tennessee System Office?
The University of Tennessee System Office currently works with 218 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 208 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with The University of Tennessee System Office?
Small purchases under TN's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at The University of Tennessee System Office include The University Of Tennessee System Office — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), The University Of Tennessee System Office — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), and UT Board of Trustees Meeting: Strategic Plan, Budget, & Innovation Focus, suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does The University of Tennessee System Office publish RFPs?
The University of Tennessee System Office publishes formal RFPs on its official website and TN's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 66 solicitations from The University of Tennessee System Office. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Information Technology, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at The University of Tennessee System Office?
At The University of Tennessee System Office, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 208 decision-makers at The University of Tennessee System Office.
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What does The University of Tennessee System Office spend the most on?
Based on 1,069 tracked contracts, The University of Tennessee System Office spends most on Capital Projects (628), Information Technology (128), Education & Training (123), Grants (108), and Professional Services (82). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are The University of Tennessee System Office's current vendors?
The University of Tennessee System Office currently works with vendors including RISE DEVELOPMENT LLC, SHIRINIAN, TAMAR, PROVIDENT GROUP - UTK PROPERTIES LLC, ERNST & YOUNG (EY), REGIONAL ONE, BUILD AMERICA MUTUAL, SHELBY COUNTY HEALTH CARE CORPORATION DBA REGIONAL ONE HEALTH, RISE MANAGEMENT LLC, RISE VOLUNTEERS LLC, and PHARMA CONFERENCE EDUCATION INC. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, LEGAL, FACILITIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and OTHER. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is The University of Tennessee System Office working on?
Based on 10 tracked meetings, The University of Tennessee System Office is actively discussing: The University Of Tennessee System Office — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), The University Of Tennessee System Office — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), UT Board of Trustees Meeting: Strategic Plan, Budget, & Innovation Focus, University of Tennessee Board of Trustees Meeting Summary, and University of Tennessee, Knoxville Faculty Senate Meeting. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does The University of Tennessee System Office have?
The University of Tennessee System Office currently has 66 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (628), Information Technology (128), and Education & Training (123). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, TN's state portal, and other sources.