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Unimarket awarded approved vendor status for Illinois public schools.

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Annapolis, MD - Unimarket, a leading eProcurement software provider, has announced that it has been adopted as an approved vendor by the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC).

IPHEC is a cooperative organization comprising all 13 public institutions of higher education in Illinois, including Chicago State University, Illinois State University, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The organization’s adoption of Unimarket means that public schools across the state now have more choice when looking to optimize and improve their processes through eProcurement.

“Unimarket is thrilled to be awarded approved vendor status by IPHEC,” says Darren Blakely, President Unimarket North America. “It’s important that higher education institutions have choice when selecting an eProcurement solution provider that meets their needs and we can’t wait to help public schools in Illinois get procurement done right.

“We’re passionate about supporting the vital work of colleges and universities, combining our intuitive platform, highly collaborative approach, and easy integration capabilities to unlock new efficiencies,” continues Blakely.

“When procurement processes are efficient, faculty and staff can spend less time finding and buying what they need and more time on what they do best — educating the next generation of leaders.”

It’s important that higher education institutions have choice when selecting an eProcurement solution provider that meets their needs.

Darren Blakely

President Unimarket North America

With over 15 years' experience in the sector, Unimarket has become a trusted name in higher education procurement, collaborating with colleges and universities to simplify and streamline processes and deliver cost savings.

Unimarket’s cloud-based eProcurement solution allows organizations to manage the entire procurement process in one easy-to-use platform, from purchasing through an intuitive marketplace to automated invoice processing.


About Unimarket

Unimarket is a global provider of spend management and e-procurement software solutions. Turning chaos into clarity, Unimarket's comprehensive spend management suite significantly improves visibility, enables compliance, and eliminates maverick spending, transforming the source-to-pay processes of global organizations.

Recognized for its industry-leading customer support, Unimarket's easy-to-use cloud-based solution connects an extensive catalog-driven supplier marketplace with sourcing, purchasing, contracts, invoice management and payments — all in one integrated spend management platform.

Founded in 2005, Unimarket is trusted by organizations from a diverse range of industries, including higher education, healthcare, government, research, and financial services. For more information, visit Unimarket.com or follow us on LinkedInFacebook and X (formerly Twitter).