HUB Program

Our HUB Program is administered through the Purchasing Department where we ensure that qualified, certified HUB suppliers are considered and utilized in the procurement of goods and services.

The goal of the HUB Program is to increase the number of contracts awarded to HUBs and educate the University and business community about the benefits of using HUB suppliers. We are responsible for:

• ensuring compliance with State of Texas HUB legislation
• ensuring full implementation with UT System policies
• ensuring the University’s good faith effort to include HUB businesses in its procurement efforts
• expanding business opportunities available to minority, woman and service disabled veteran-owned businesses
• evaluating and determining HUB Subcontracting opportunities
  assisting HUBs in the competitive bid process
• increasing the number of contracts awarded to HUBs
  assisting businesses with obtaining State HUB certification
• educating HUBs about UT Health San Antonio purchasing policies and procedures
  improving community awareness of HUB participation through education and outreach programs
• encouraging full participation for HUBs to compete in all phases of procurement activities