Corporate & Resource Partners

ILTPP is a statewide cooperative that was developed for schools in Illinois served by the Illinois State Board of Education and its Regional Offices of Education. The goal of ILTPP is to provide a voluntary purchasing program that combines the purchasing power of Illinois school districts and other eligible entities to offer aggressive pricing on technology products and services.

To achieve this goal, ILTPP secures strategic partnerships with some of the most innovative organizations in educational technology. Our vendor partnerships are ongoing, purposeful, substantive and mutually-beneficial collaborations.

Manufacturers and resellers have the opportunity to be awarded an ILTPP contract by winning a Request for Proposals (RFP) or entering a Sole-Source Agreement.

Competitively Bid Contracts

Competitively bid contracts start with a Request for Proposals (RFP) from ILTPP or the Association of Educational Purchasing Agencies (AEPA). For the competitive bidding processes, AEPA uses an online, eProcurement service called Public Purchase.

Sole-Source Agreements

Sole-Source Agreements start with a nomination from ILTPP members, or when a potential partner submits the ILTPP Partner Applications. Nominations and applications are reviewed by ILTPP members, and if approved, the ILTPP Purchasing Coordinator works with the vendor to develop contractual terms beneficial to ILTPP members and the vendor. The ILTPP conducts quarterly reviews of vendor applications, prioritizing partners that align with ILTPP’s mission, provide competitive pricing, have a footprint in Illinois, and have been in business for 5+ years.

Benefits

ILTPP has a strong relationship with school districts and purchasing agents in Illinois, and ILTPP partners gain access to new markets, connections, and opportunities. In addition, ILTPP offers partners these unique benefits:

• Advertising on the ILTPP webpage, including company logo and contract details on custom partner page
• Monthly e-newsletter features, including but not limited to, new product announcements, specials, webinar announcement/details, showcase or other event details
• Advertising of partnership and product offerings at conferences that ILTPP attends as an exhibitor, including print collateral and promotional items provided by supplier
• Opportunities to host special events, such as showcases, lunch and learns, and webinars.

ILTPP Marketplace

The ILTPP Markeplace uses Equal Level’s procurement platform to facilitate purchases. View our ILTPP Marketplace FAQ.

Submit Quarterly Reports

Purchases are reported by the partner to ILTPP every quarter. A sample of the quarterly report is available for reference.

LTC Awards

All ILTPP partners are eligible the the LTC Alliance Award. The Alliance Award recognizes private sector partners who uniquely support and impact school districts through collaborations, partnerships, and alignment with student learning.

The LTC hosts the Illinois Education & Technology Conference (IETC)—our flagship event and the primary opportunity for sponsorship.

Each year, hundreds of K–12 teachers, administrators, technology coaches, curriculum specialists, and IT professionals from across Illinois gather at IETC to learn, collaborate, and explore the latest tools and strategies shaping education.

With such a diverse and engaged audience, IETC is one of the premier venues in the Midwest to showcase your solutions, grow your customer base, and strengthen your brand recognition.

A variety of exhibiting and sponsorship options are available to fit every budget and business goal. By participating, your organization will benefit from meaningful exposure and the chance to build lasting relationships within Illinois’ vibrant edtech community.