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Memphis-Shelby County Schools District does not certify SBE\/MBE\/WBE firms. The District, however, will accept valid and current proof of (S\/M\/WBE) certification from the following certifying entities:<\/strong><\/p>

City of Memphis<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.memphistn.gov\/business\/certification\/<\/a><\/p>

Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum \u2013 Uniform Certification Agency (UCA)<\/strong>
Website: www.mmbc-memphis.org<\/a><\/p>

Shelby County Government<\/strong>
Website: https:\/\/www.shelbycountytn.gov\/208\/Equal-Opportunity-Compliance-EOC<\/a><\/p>

TriState Minority Supplier Development Council (TSMSDC) \u2013 <\/strong>subscription services not accepted<\/strong><\/i>
Website: www.tsmsdc.com<\/a><\/p>

(S\/M\/WBE) Directory Information: <\/strong><\/p>

Please contact the Office of Economic Opportunity to join our database of certified vendors at mwbe@scsk12.org or 901-416-4737.<\/p>","backup":null,"URL":null,"staticURL":null,"last_updated":"2024-03-26 10:40:50","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":186,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":105,"page_name":"Certified Vendor Directory","fontawesome":null,"content":"

Memphis-Shelby County Schools \u2013 Office of Economic Opportunity SBE;<\/span>
Certified Vendor Directory <\/span>
User Instructions <\/span><\/p>

To find the best results from the Certified Vendors Directory, it is recommended to download the entire directory, including commodity codes for a description. <\/p>

Click the link below to access the Supplier Diversity Management System for a full Certified Vendor Directory.<\/p>

Certified Vendor Directory - Supplier Diversity Management System<\/a> <\/p>

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Helpful Tips:<\/strong><\/p>

Go to 'Search Registered Supplier<\/span>'. Do not<\/u><\/strong><\/span> enter search criteria, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click \u2018Download Registry<\/span>\u2019. Check the box to \u2018Include Commodity Codes in download<\/span>\u2019 and click the 'Download to Excel<\/span>'.<\/p>","backup":null,"URL":null,"staticURL":null,"last_updated":"2025-04-09 01:23:36","alert":null,"order":null,"Sort":null,"SortAlert":null,"visible":null,"alert_title":null,"news":null,"category":null,"submenu_icon":null,"DeptID":186,"linkID":null,"hideonsidemenu":null,"hidepage":null},{"id":107,"page_name":"Doing Business with MSCS","fontawesome":null,"content":"

Procurement Services is primarily responsible for giving priority status to the needs of the pupils in Memphis Shelby County Schools and obtaining the maximum value for each dollar expended. Procurement Services\u2019 personnel is to consider the interest of the school system and the betterment of its educational programs. The Director of the Procurement Services, along with staff, performs a broad spectrum of functions as required in coordinating all phases of centralized purchasing within established Board Policy and procedures governing the procurement of goods and services for Memphis Shelby County Schools.<\/p>

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MISSION STATEMENT<\/strong><\/p>

The mission of Procurement Services is to establish strategic thinking in all procurement efforts that results in:  responsible stewardship of Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) resources, customer-focused services, innovative   suppliers, streamlining of business processes while maintaining compliance, and sustainability and diversity woven into everything.<\/p>

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VISION<\/strong><\/p>

Procurement Services\u2019 vision is to become a world-class procure-to-pay process by creating value through strategic thinking, efficient processes, technology system integrations and exceptional customer care that support high student achievement. Procurement Services will demonstrate commitment to the community by implementing new strategies that will increase levels of spending with Local Small Business Enterprises.<\/p>

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Vendor Registration<\/i><\/a><\/p>