The National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI) has certified SOVRA as compliant with all the requirements necessary as an eProcurement solution to become an AEP® eProcurement Certified platform.
LATHAM, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SOVRA, a leading provider of source-to-contract solutions for the public sector, is proud to announce its Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Certification from the National Procurement Institute (NPI). This distinction recognizes SOVRA's platform for meeting the highest standards in efficiency, transparency, and vendor accessibility, further cementing its position as a trusted partner for government procurement professionals.
Empowering Public Procurement with Proven Excellence
The AEP Certification, established by NPI, is awarded to e-procurement platforms that demonstrate exceptional capabilities in facilitating transparent, streamlined, and equitable procurement processes. SOVRA earned this prestigious recognition for its robust suite of features, including:
- Seamless Electronic Sourcing: A comprehensive digital platform enabling governments to post, manage, and evaluate solicitations with unmatched ease.
- Free Online Vendor Registration: Suppliers can register at no cost, gaining access to notifications of matching solicitations, electronic bid submission tools, and expansive search capabilities.
- Customizable Notifications: Vendors benefit from targeted updates, while procurement teams can efficiently engage diverse suppliers through automated notifications and courtesy outreach options.
- Digital Evaluation Tools: Automatic scoring, tabulation, and evaluator collaboration features ensure precise and transparent award decisions.
"For 20 consecutive years, Pima County Procurement has been awarded the prestigious Achievement in Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award, reflecting our commitment to best-in-class procurement practices. We are currently one of 194 agencies in the United States and Canada and one of 45 Counties to receive the award. In 2024, our department implemented the eProcurement platform, Bidnet Direct by SOVRA. Now that SOVRA has achieved certification as an AEP eProcurement Certified Platform, it will seamlessly enable us to meet the AEP standards for the eProcurement criterion," Terri Spencer, C.P.M., Pima County Procurement Director
What This Certification Means for Customers
For SOVRA's customers , this certification is a testament to the trustworthiness and excellence of our solution. By using an AEP-certified platform, customers bypass the arduous application criteria related to eProcurement and instead verify their use of functionality from an AEP® eProcurement Certified provider.
"This recognition affirms SOVRA's ability to support public sector procurement teams with modern, intuitive tools that simplify sourcing and contract management," said Thierry Jaffry, Chief Growth Officer at SOVRA. "With the growing pressure to increase efficiency, transparency, and drive supplier diversity, we're proud to provide to the 7,000 agencies using our solution a platform that not only meets but exceeds these expectations. We are honored to receive this accolade and to continue to establish SOVRA as the leading provider of procurement technology for the public sector."
Certified platforms must demonstrate compliance in:
Electronic Sourcing (AEP® Criteria 7b)
- Online vendor registration
- Automatic vendor notification of solicitation opportunities
- Posting of the solicitation online for vendor review
- Online vendor responses
- Posting of the resulting solicitation tabulations and award documentation
Electronic Evaluations and Automated Scorecard: (AEP® Criteria 7c)
- Online review and scoring of proposals
- Digital notices to evaluators of required evaluations and deadlines
- Digital scorecards that automatically calculate individual scores, provide for comments and notes, and provide a means to qualify and/or rank respondents
Driving Innovation & Setting New Standards
SOVRA's commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in its growing suite of tools designed to modernize public procurement. Recent enhancements include:
- Automated bid tabulation for faster decision-making
- Expanded vendor outreach tools to drive diverse participation
- Intuitive contract management solutions to improve compliance and reporting
This AEP certification reinforces SOVRA's mission: empowering governments with smarter, more effective procurement solutions that support transparency, cost savings, and long-term value for communities.
About SOVRA
SOVRA leverages over 20 years of mdf commerce's expertise, uniting brands such as Bidnet Direct, Periscope, Merx, and Eco Interactive. With over 7,000 buyers and connections to 1,000,000 suppliers, SOVRA provides public sector procurement solutions that drive transparency, efficiency, and informed decision-making. Learn more at http://www.sovra.com.
Media Contact
Bertrand Guignat, SOVRA, 801-765-9245, [email protected], https://www.sovra.com/
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