Working with Ascension

Cooperative purchasing simplifies procurement by providing agencies access to competitively solicited and publicly awarded contracts. By harnessing the collective buying power of public organizations nationwide, members receive competitive pricing, vetted vendors, and faster delivery—while remaining fully compliant with procurement laws.

Ascension is an authorized affiliate of Lion National Corp. (LNC) under OMNIA Partners Contract #02-139 through a formal contract update and approval by Region 14, the partnering lead agency. This partnership provides public sector entities, such as state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, with a compliant and streamlined procurement option that has already been through a competitive solicitation.

As the independent third-party administrator of the contract, Lion National Corp. provides oversight that promotes openness and fiscal responsibility. This structure helps ensure public spending is handled with integrity and delivers strong value for every project.

To learn more about Ascension’s relationship with OMNIA Partners and LNC, and to view all documentation, visit the OMNIA Partners/Lion National Corp contract page or the Cooperative Purchasing 101 page to learn more on how this can support your procurement needs.