The State System has moved to a Procurement Shared Services (PSS) approach for the acquisition of equipment, suppliers, and services and construction. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is a State-Affiliated Agency and the below guidelines are for the universities reference concerning the procurement of suppliers, goods, services and construction under the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Procurement Code.

Doing Business with the State System

Procurement Shared Services (PSS) supports the State System’s universities and the System Office by identifying strategic sourcing opportunities and establishing best-value contracts in partnership with its suppliers. Additional information about the PSS Office is located on the State System website, Procurement | PA State System of Higher Education (passhe.edu).

SourcePoint is the system the State System uses to streamline its procurement and accounts payable processes. The State System partners with the SAP Business Network (Ariba) to make it easier for suppliers to do business with the universities. PSS manages all procurement transactions including supplier registration, solicitations, automated purchase orders, and invoice processing. Registered suppliers within the SAP Business Network have access to all state System procurement opportunities ands is free to join.

More information on how to join or how to utilize SourcePoint can be found on the System office website, Doing Business with the State System | PA State System of Higher Education (passhe.edu).