Welcome to the Vendor Management Office
What We Do
The VMO provides oversight and guidance throughout the vendor lifecycle to ensure compliance with Texas procurement statutes, UT System policies, and institutional standards.
Our responsibilities include:
- Vendor Onboarding & Compliance – Validate vendor credentials, ensure adherence to state and university requirements, including Veteran Heroes United in Business or VetHUB participation and GA-48 foreign adversary restrictions.
- Relationship Management – Foster collaboration with vendors to support research, academic programs, and operational excellence.
Our mission is to create a transparent, efficient, and compliant vendor ecosystem that advances the university’s strategic goals while safeguarding public funds.
Who We Are
The Vendor Management Office (VMO) at The University of Texas at Austin is a dedicated team within Procurement and Payment Services that partners with departments, researchers, and administrative units to ensure vendor relationships support the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. We serve as a central resource for vendor governance, compliance, and the promotion of a fair and open competitive market for the vendor community.
Vendor Portal
Learn how to become a registered vendor, understand procurement guidelines, and explore opportunities to partner with The University.
Resources
From templates to helpful links, our resource hub has everything you need to support your VetHUB/SB efforts.
Small Business
Check out our go-to resources to help your department dive into vendor management with confidence.
Goods and Services in Procurement
The size and infrastructure of The University of Texas at Austin make it a “city within a city.” The university encompasses over 400 departments with an assortment of purchasing needs, which means we buy any and everything. As one of the largest research institutions, the university also contributes to the uniqueness of the types of goods purchased.
The Procurement Office publicly posts UT Austin Bid Opportunities on our Bonfire portal. Click Here to learn more about Bonfire. Potential vendors also may find detailed resources in the Vendor Handbook.
Planning, Design and Construction
Planning, Design and Construction manage all design, construction, and renovation projects for The University of Texas at Austin. The team provides services in a wide range of areas, including replacement of windows for an entire building or the purchase of furniture for a single office.
Click to explore Minor Project Solicitations (under $10 million) and access major projects (over $10 million) via the university’s procurement portal on Bonfire.
