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Unimarket and Procurated Join Forces

In a strategic move to bolster enterprise supplier management, Unimarket, a global leader in source-to-pay solutions, has partnered with Procurated, known for its supplier performance data and intelligence platform. This collaboration aims to enhance how organizations assess and manage their suppliers by embedding Procurated's performance intelligence directly into Unimarket's tools.

Enhancing Supplier Management

Unimarket's integration of Procurated's capabilities will allow users to access vital supplier performance metrics, including the Canary score—a rating derived from verified reviews from public procurement professionals across sectors such as higher education, K-12, and government. This added insight promises to facilitate more informed decisions when organizations evaluate potential suppliers within the Unimarket platform.

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in procurement,” stated Phil Kenney, CEO of Unimarket. “By incorporating trusted feedback and performance data, our users will gain a competitive edge in their supplier choices.”

A New Level of Visibility

Previously, procurement teams faced challenges evaluating suppliers, often relying on limited information. With the new system, Unimarket user organizations will have access to real-time data on supplier performance, significantly enhancing transparency and decision-making processes. Users can not only view supplier scores but also contribute their own reviews, creating a robust network of shared intelligence.

Ryan Balber, Director of the Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium (VHEPC), emphasized the importance of this partnership, stressing how it helps institutions ensure their procurement needs are met effectively. “With the integration of Procurated's data, we can address vendor performance proactively, which ultimately improves service across campuses,” he remarked.

Meeting Evolving Procurement Needs

The integration with Procurated comes as procurement practices are increasingly leaning toward data-driven strategies. Organizations are expected to evaluate suppliers based not just on cost, but also on verified performance history. By integrating such intelligence, Unimarket is positioning itself as a pivotal partner for organizations aiming to navigate the complexities of supplier management.

David Yarkin, Founder and CEO of Procurated, highlighted the necessity of this shift, saying, “Understanding supplier performance post-contract award is critical. Our collaboration with Unimarket aims to deliver that insight where it can effectively enhance decision-making.”

Upcoming Highlight at NAEP EPIC Conference

To showcase this new partnership, Unimarket plans to present at the NAEP EPIC Conference from March 29 through April 1, 2026. Attendees can learn more about the added value of integrating supplier performance insights into their existing procurement frameworks.

About Unimarket

Unimarket facilitates full visibility and control over organizational spending through its modular platform, which encompasses various solutions from supplier management to analytics. The firm aims to empower entities like higher education institutions and government bodies in making well-informed procurement decisions.

For more details, visit Unimarket.

About Procurated

Procurated stands out as a robust platform that assists public sector organizations in evaluating supplier performance through verified reviews. By improving access to crucial data, it enhances accountability within the supplier ecosystem.

More information can be found at Procurated.