Government and education buyers use Procurated in three major ways - Search, Evaluation, and Performance Management. Allthree uses are changing the way that public procurement works by bringing technology, data, and real-world experience to the forefront of the decision making process. This shift represents a huge opportunity for suppliers that have been doing great work for public sector customers for years and can now take advantage of the earned reputation. Every great procurement requires collaboration between buyers and suppliers, and at Procurated we pride ourselves on strengthening those lasting relationships.

The more suppliers are able to understand why buyers are using Procurated, the easier it is to build those relationships. Right now, the three main reasons buyers come to Procurated to read ratings and reviews from their peers across state and local government, education, and non-profits, are:

Procurated's search tool helps government and education buyers find businesses who have done outstanding work for public organizations. During the early and mid stages of the procurement process buyers and procurement leaders are able to use Procurated to validate and elevate highly-rated suppliers, and also eliminate poorly-rated suppliers with a bad track record from consideration. This functionality is particularly useful for buyers who are purchasing in a commodity category that is new to them, or are replacing an existing supplier and need to find other businesses that offer similar goods and services. 

We hear from many buyers that Procurated is helpful because the tool allows them to compare suppliers and put them in proper context for evaluation. Buyers trust their peers in public procurement, and Procurated gives them access to candid feedback from thousands of government and education officials across the country, providing peace of mind in the decision making process.

Procurated's performance management features were built to help public procurement offices reward good supplier performance and help poor performing suppliers improve before facing penalty or termination. Procurement leaders are able to use real-time end user feedback to get a full picture of vendor performance and get ahead of potential issues before they escalate. The Procurated Score, the numerical rating on a 5-star scale, along with in-depth written reviews, enhance the conversations contract managers and suppliers are having during regularly scheduled reviews.

The increased transparency that comes along with candid reviews fosters a type of open communication between buyers and suppliers that makes it easier to talk about progress and performance. Whether you are a buyer or a supplier, you can sign up to join the Procurated community here. To contribute to the ecosystem outlined above, buyers can write a review to share information about noteworthy suppliers, and suppliers can claim their supplier profile page to enhance search rankings and make it easier for buyers to get in touch.