Is vendor registration in Vermont free?

Vermont's official site lists the fee as: No fee for suppliers to register in or use VTBuys.

Where do I register as a vendor with Vermont?

Register through VTBuys at vtbuys.suppliers.vermont.gov . The central procurement office is Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing and Contracting.

Does registering guarantee state business?

No. Registration makes you eligible and visible to buyers, and often gets you bid notices, but you still have to compete for contracts or be chosen for purchases under the state's thresholds.

Do local governments in Vermont use the same registration?

Not always. Many cities, counties, school districts and universities run their own vendor registration and bidding systems, so register with the local agencies you want to sell to as well.

How to Register as a Vendor in Vermont (2026)

Key takeaways

Vermont's central procurement office is Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing and Contracting, and vendors register through VTBuys.
Registration fee: No fee for suppliers to register in or use VTBuys.
Registering makes you visible to state buyers; it doesn't guarantee business.
Local governments, school districts and universities in Vermont often have their own vendor systems.

Quick facts

Central procurement office	Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing and Contracting
Registration system	VTBuys
Where to register	vtbuys.suppliers.vermont.gov
Registration fee	No fee for suppliers to register in or use VTBuys
What you'll need	Designate a Supplier Administrator for the supplier account Separate login for each user who bids, views orders, invoices or responds to evaluations
Bid notifications	Registered vendors can receive bid notices, according to the state's site

How to register, step by step

Gather your information. Have these ready: Designate a Supplier Administrator for the supplier account; Separate login for each user who bids, views orders, invoices or responds to evaluations.
Register in VTBuys. Start at vtbuys.suppliers.vermont.gov. Use your exact legal name and taxpayer ID so your record matches tax and payment systems.
Describe what you sell. If the system asks for commodity or service codes, choose them carefully: agencies and bid notices often use them to find vendors.
Keep your profile current. Update contacts, codes and documents so notices and purchase orders reach the right people.
Look beyond the state. Cities, counties, school districts, universities and utilities in Vermont often run their own vendor registration and bid systems.

Good to know

VTBuys replaced Vermont's manual contracting systems and offers automatic notifications of bid opportunities.

After you register

Registration is the entry ticket, not the sale. Most state purchases above small-dollar thresholds go through competitive bids or existing contracts, including cooperative contracts many agencies use. Watch the state's bid notices, learn which contracts agencies buy from, and start conversations with the program staff who own the problems you solve before a solicitation is written. Our guides to government buying signals and cooperative purchasing explain how.

How KSG helps

Kensington Sales Group helps companies that sell to government turn registrations into meetings. Our SDRs research agencies in Vermont, call the people who own the need and book meetings for your sales team. See our state and local government work.

Sources

Official page: vtbuysprocurement.vermont.gov
Official page: bgs.vermont.gov
Official page: bgs.vermont.gov

Checked November 1, 2026. Requirements change; confirm details on the official site before you register.

How to register as a vendor in Vermont.