INDEAL, a 3rd party growth engine for the contract furniture industry, is pleased to announce its status as an Awarded Vendor through the TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing Service) Cooperative. The contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Services marks the start of INDEAL’s Public Sector Program, an effort to enable its Brand Partners and Dealer Members to address the diverse needs of educational institutions, municipalities, and other government agencies.
“We are thrilled to have been awarded the TIPS contract,” said Dave Bloch, INDEAL CEO. “This endeavor aligns perfectly with our mission to provide our Brand Partners and Dealer Members with strategies, tools, and opportunities aimed at business growth. The potential within the public sector is extremely significant, and we’re pleased to offer them an opportunity to tap into this lucrative market.”
INDEAL’s TIPS contract provides a hassle-free solution designed to streamline the procurement process by enabling easy access to a range of products to complete a space. With access to multiple Brands on one contract that integrates reputable Dealers to facilitate the sale, this partnership provides public entities with an efficient and cost-effective approach to purchasing.
Five INDEAL Brand Partners are listed as approved resellers on the company’s TIPS contract, offering products including desks and workstations, seating, storage, signage, markerboards, and more. Current resellers include Egan, emuamericas, Eurotech, Jonti-Craft, and Special-T. Plans are in place to add additional manufacturers to the contract to provide a broader range of product solutions.
INDEAL’s Public Sector Program was created in partnership with Michelle Warren and Catalyst Consulting Group. Recognized as an innovator in strategic selling to Federal, State and Local Government agencies, Higher Education and Cooperative Purchasing, Warren will guide the program’s evolution and provide resources to onboard and support its Brand and Dealer resellers.
To learn more about INDEAL’s TIPS contract, visit the company’s website at indeal.org/tips-contract. For additional information about INDEAL’s Public Sector Program, contact Talon Smith at tsmith@indeal.org.
About INDEAL
INDEAL is the 3rd party growth engine for the contract furniture industry, aimed at helping Dealers, Brands, and Independent Reps Activate strategies, Connect with opportunities, and Grow business. With solutions to address the industry’s biggest roadblocks, INDEAL provides tools that help Dealers simplify processes and add to their bottom line, along with opportunities that enable Brands to achieve higher visibility and increase speed to market.
For more information, visit indeal.org.