The Bottom Line | January 13, 2026

DASH PROCUREMENT

UPDATE: Create Non-Catalog Request: When creating a non-catalog request to pay multiple invoices in DASH, please use the Item Type: “Services billed by amount”; choosing this type will allow you to pay all projected invoices included in your requisition total. Failure to choose this item type will close your PO after the 1st invoice is paid. You will not have access to this PO# when additional invoices are received, and you will need to reprocess your non-catalog request. If you have any questions, please reach out to purchasing@uthsc.edu
Effective 1/1/2026: All UT campuses will switch from using Cardinal Health to Morris & Dickson. If you have questions or require end user training on their order processing, reach out to kfulle19@uthsc.edu
Marketplace Orders: Once an order is placed, ensure you receive an order confirmation from the supplier. Recently, there have been instances where orders did not fully transmit to suppliers—even though a purchase order (PO) was generated by the system. *NOTE: Procurement can only verify a PO was created, however, cannot confirm whether the supplier received or processed said order. Departments are responsible to follow through with the supplier to confirm receipt and request updates as needed. If you have further questions, please reach out to purchasing@uthsc.edu
Reminder: If you are buying from a supplier that has a UT Marketplace punchout, purchase agreement or contract in place, please use these methods to order and pay for your purchase. Procurement also suggests not placing any orders over the phone with active suppliers in DASH. If you have further questions, please reach out to purchasing@uthsc.edu
Reminder: When using your procurement card to acquire software, you must allow ITS to review, prior to purchase, to ensure these purchases comply with the technical and cybersecurity standards of the University of Tennessee. Need IT services, support, or answers? Visit UTHSC TechConnect

DASH GENERAL STORES

Effective 1/31/2026: General Stores will be closing; a small list of compound agents and dry ice will continue to remain available for the campus to order, when needed. Procurement staff are available to assist with AVA and DASH order processing. If you have further questions, please reach out to purchasing@uthsc.edu

DASH PROCUREMENT TRAINING:

ATTENTION: Phase II Procurement Training Sessions: Training sessions have begun: Register for both January and February Sessions, available on K@TE now! See you there!

DASH…DID YOU KNOW?

Please visit DASH Did You Know for news and notes, tips and tricks and looking ahead: DASH...Did You Know?