Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)?

How should interested businesses contact the Supplier Diversity Program?

SupplierGATEWAY is the preferred way to initiate contact with the Supplier Diversity Program. If you have questions, please email socialimpact@unchealth.unc.edu.

What does UNC Health require of its suppliers?

Suppliers must abide by purchase order terms and conditions. Learn more about our terms and conditions.

How do I register as a supplier at UNC Health?

Go to SupplierGATEWAY and register as a supplier.

What types of goods and services does UNC Health purchase?

Imagine walking into a clinic, a doctor’s office or a hospital. Everything you see, we purchase: 

  • Medical and surgical supplies; healthcare, patient care, short-term and long-term-care products; lab supplies, medicines, etc.
  • Cleaning supplies, linens, uniforms, construction items, mechanical, building maintenance, vehicles, etc. Food, food service supplies, food serving and distribution supplies
  • Housekeeping supplies, PPE, artwork, office equipment, furniture, office supplies, etc.
  • Services – cleaning, landscaping, vehicle maintenance, courier, consulting, catering, coffee and snack services, etc.
  • Refrigerators, freezers, shelving, storage, etc.

Is everything purchased in large quantities, or can small contractors/providers also participate?

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What does an enterprise need to do to qualify as a vendor with UNC Health?

We have two forms for you to fill out to become a vendor: a W9 form and a vendor registration form. Once you complete these forms and email them to us at socialimpact@unchealth.unc.edu, they are reviewed and submitted to our Informatics team.

How quickly do vendors get paid?

Our standard terms are Net 45, but we have a review process for vendors who require alternative terms.

Is there a difference between doing business with/selling to the state vs. UNC Health?

Yes, it is very different. We are exempt from many of the state’s purchasing rules and processes. Most significantly we do not post bid opportunities publicly on the state’s bidding website.

Do businesses need special insurance?

Businesses that would be performing services onsite at one of our facilities would need to meet our insurance requirements, which UNC Health can provide. Businesses selling us goods do not need insurance. 

What is the UNC Health bid and RFP Process?

UNC Health currently does not have a bidding requirement, and we do not post RFPs publicly.

What Certifying Agencies does UNC Health accept certifications from?

UNC Health accepts certifications from the local and national agencies listed in the Classification Guidelines.

Get certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)

To qualify as a vendor with our supplier diversity program, businesses must get certified as a HUB.

Questions? Email us.

Get Certified