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The 2024 State Suppliers Expo, held Sept. 25-26, reached a record attendance of nearly 700 people representing more than 500 companies. Hosted by OMES Central Purchasing, the annual event continued its mission of building and strengthening relationships between the state and the private sector.

OMES Central Purchasing engaged 197 companies at the supplier registration booth, forging new connections with 121 companies and strengthening existing connections with 76 companies. Ultimately, the State Suppliers Expo helps the private sector explore potential business opportunities with the state, giving agencies more competitive buying options and ensuring the state gets the best value on goods and services. 

Read more about the 2024 State Suppliers Expo in the recent blog article. 

OMES Central Purchasing launched our service request platform in the state's work management system, ServiceNow, on Oct. 21 for supplier/payee registration requests. This transition replaces our shared emails to improve efficiency in handling and tracking all requests submitted to our team. The platform offers a more customized experience and includes metrics to help us enhance the quality of our service.

The following email addresses are no longer monitored:

• supplier.registration @omes.ok.gov.
• payee.registration @omes.ok.gov.
• eft.registration @omes.ok.gov.
• payee.update.request @omes.ok.gov.

Instead, an autoreply will direct users to ServiceNow for service requests or inquiries.

Affiliates and institutes of higher education may register in ServiceNow with an email and password, then verify the email to access and use the service catalog. Once the account is verified, the available services are:

• Supplier name change.
• Preapproved exception classification update.
• 1099 update.
• Registration general questions. 

Suppliers and payees may submit email inquires or request assistance by contacting Supplier Registration at 405-521-2930 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST, Monday through Thursday. These contact methods are intended for suppliers only. State agency staff must submit a ServiceNow ticket. This allows our team the ability to provide timely customer service to our state suppliers and payees. The OMES Central Purchasing website, supplier and payee guides and other relevant information sources have been updated to reflect the new contact information for suppliers to use.

OMES Central Purchasing is excited to host an in-person Supplier Registration Event on Dec. 3. This free event is open to potential suppliers or anyone who needs help navigating the state eSupplier registration process.

Potential suppliers who are interested in receiving individual assistance from registration specialists can book an appointment to reserve their spot.

The following statewide contract is currently open for solicitations:

• SW1054: Social Media Management and Monitoring.

This process helps new vendors join statewide contracts, driving value for Oklahoma.

Central Purchasing will join CAM Construction and Properties for "CP and CAP Listens." Both teams will be present to answer questions and discuss any topics you feel need our attention.

• Nov. 12 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
• Register in Workday@OK.

This in-person training event is open to the CPO I and II levels. CPOs may earn six CEUs for attending. 

• Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Register in Workday@OK.

Join us to discuss your agency's needs and any topics you feel need our attention.

• Dec. 11 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Enrollment link will be available soon.

• Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon.
• Register in Workday@OK.

• News and updates
• Upcoming events
• We want to hear from you!

Review the latest announcements for certified procurement officers.

• PIM: Fixed and Uniform Contract Rates.
• October "CP Listens" recap.
• Updated PIM: Emergency Declaration.
• Updated ratification form.

Please take this brief survey rating your experience with OMES Central Purchasing.

Step-by-step video(s) and user manuals available in Workday@OK Learning for agency CPOs using PeopleSoft strategic sourcing for solicitations.

Course title: OMES | CPO - eProcurement Training for State Agencies; Using PeopleSoft Strategic Sourcing for Solicitations.

If you have questions about anything in this newsletter,
please contact
central.purchasing@omes.ok.gov.