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NC DOA Seeks Feedback on Small Business Enterprise Program

The NC Department of Administration wants to hear from small business owners as the agency reimagines the future of the Small Business Enterprise Program, which helps small businesses compete for state contracts. DOA is soliciting input through community forums, an online feedback portal, and roundtables with subject matter experts as we explore how to best support small businesses across North Carolina.

8014B - Promotional Items

The Division of Purchase & Contract has established a new Statewide Term Contract that covers the states normal requirements for Promotional Items

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Governor Stein Proclaims Procurement Month

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed March as Procurement Month, honoring the many purchasing, acquisition, procurement and material management professionals in the private, non-profit, and government sectors.

2025 NC PEAK Procurement Conference

March 31, 2025 - April 1, 2025, All day

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NC Department of Administration Selected as Finalist for 2023 NC TECH Awards

The NC Department of Administration’s Purchase & Contract Division, state government’s central procurement authority, is among the finalists for the 2023 NC TECH Awards. The Division of Purchase & Contract is nominated to receive the Use of Technology Award for its recent upgrade to the NC electronic Vendor Portal (eVP), a procurement hub for vendors and purchasing agents across the state.

2024 NC PEAK Procurement Conference

April 8, 2024 - April 9, 2024, All day
2024 Theme: Continuing on the Journey to Procurement ExcellenceWhat to ExpectNetworking opportunitiesFeatured keynote speakerWorkshops to improve your agency's procurement processesNC Procurement Academy graduation and Gold Star Award ceremonyAnd so much more!

Have a question? Send an email to doa.pc.education@doa.nc.gov 

Buncombe County HUB Firm Breaks Barriers Through Translation

DOA's Office of Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) exists to empower small and minority businesses as they engage in the state's procurement process — businesses like Argentum Translations; a small, women-owned, Hispanic-owned certified HUB firm located in Asheville, North Carolina.

NC Upgrades State Purchasing System, Streamlining Process for Vendors and Buyers

The NC Department of Administration’s Purchase & Contract Division launched a newly enhanced electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) for its eProcurement system on July 10, making it easier both for vendors and procurement agents to sell or buy goods and services for state agencies. The new eVP consolidates the functionality of state government’s three procurement applications into a single, cloud-based system, allowing for greater efficiency among North Carolina businesses and state procurement professionals.