Official State of Rhode Island website

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State of Rhode Island, Division of Purchases , Department of Administration

Overview

For State Agencies

Designing and managing effective procurements is a specialized skill. The Department of Administration’s Purchases team recognizes the challenges state agency staff face in balancing this with other responsibilities. To support continuous improvement, the Division of Purchases emphasizes the importance of regular training, particularly for new staff or when programs evolve. Please regularly visit our Training and Events page regularly for updates on upcoming events and training sessions offered by the Division of Purchases.

  • Please note that vendors registering for these sessions will not receive a confirmation email or calendar invitation, as these training sessions are exclusively designed for state agencies.

For Vendors

Please regularly visit our Training and Events page for announcements regarding upcoming Vendor OSP Registration and Bid Submission training sessions. These sessions offer valuable tips on system navigation, website usage, and vendor registration.

  • Please note that agency staff registering for these sessions will not receive a confirmation email or calendar invitation, as these training sessions are exclusively intended for vendors.