Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC)

Through the OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (subsidiary National IPA) cooperative we have established a new subordinate contract, the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (“IPHEC”). IPHEC is a cooperative organization comprised of all thirteen public institutions of higher education. This cooperative further taps consortia’s E&I Cooperative Services, Midwestern Higher Education Compact (“MHEC”), and Big Ten Academic Alliance (“BTAA” formerly CICPC) to help provide a wider range of solutions for its member entities. The IPHEC initiative is among the premier procurement vehicles in the state of Illinois and its partnership with Carahsoft will continue its excellent program of assisting the State’s learning institutions in acquiring the necessary resources for its students and staff.

OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (subsidiary National IPA) contracts are available for use and benefit all entities that must comply with state purchasing laws (state, cities, counties, non-profits, public and private schools, colleges and universities and all governmental entities).

For further information about OMNIA Partners, Public Sector (subsidiary National IPA) or to view the contract please click here.

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