PARTNER WITH PLANETBIDS
Deliver stronger procurement outcomes for public agencies and enterprise customers. Together.
PlanetBids partners with ERP providers, GovTech innovators, compliance platforms, and public sector SaaS companies to serve as the procurement operating layer within a broader technology ecosystem.
TRUSTED BY
For more than 25 years, PlanetBids has been trusted by public, private, non-profit, and educational agencies to power compliant, transparent, streamlined workflows.
HOW WE HELP
We build partnerships that strengthen procurement where it matters most.
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Modernize procurement without disrupting financial systems
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Reduce duplicate data entry and manual handoffs
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Deliver full lifecycle procurement from requisition to award
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Improve compliance, transparency, and audit readiness
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Strengthen vendor risk, COI verification, diversity tracking, and reporting capabilities
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Accelerate implementation through aligned integrations
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Create sustainable growth through long-term customer adoption
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
Procurement touches budgeting, compliance, vendor management, financial controls, and reporting. It only makes sense to connect these systems to eliminate manually data transfers. PlanetBids partners with complementary platforms to align workflows, reduce duplication, and deliver a seamless experience for our customers.
Strengthen Your Product
Most ERP and financial platforms were not built to manage the full complexity of public procurement workflows. By partnering, PlanetBids becomes the procurement layer, and the ERP/financial system remains the system of record for financial control.
Improve Competitive Advantage
Platforms that do more and do it well offer a unique selling position that sets them apart, and integrated procurement and compliance capabilities are increasingly required in both public and private sector technology decisions. Partnering with PlanetBids helps you offer a more competitive solution while fulfilling requirements.
Build Sustainable Growth
Partnership models are structured around long-term product adoption, retention, and measurable customer impact. Platforms that offer everything an agency needs are harder and less likely to replace because of their impact on every team and process.
Reduce Friction for Customers
PlanetBids’ main focus is making procurement more efficient and transparent for public agencies. Integrated pathways streamline reporting, improve audit readiness, and shorten purchasing cycles, making processes easier for your teams and allowing them to focus on more strategic work.
CURRENT PARTNERSHIPS
Our strategic partnerships are constantly growing and evolving to fit the needs of our joint agency customers.
CentralSquare Technologies
CentralSquare Technologies provides public sector software across finance, asset management, and community development for local governments nationwide.
- ERP and financial systems for municipalities and counties
- Supports budgeting, accounting, and operational workflows
Ecosystem connection: Supports connected workflows between financial systems and procurement.
Aclarian
Aclarian delivers modern ERP and financial management solutions built for public sector organizations.
- Cloud-based financial systems focused on usability and transparency
- Designed for flexibility across government operations
Ecosystem connection: Aligns financial systems with procurement and vendor management processes.
PlanIt (CIP)
PlanIt provides Capital Improvement Planning software that helps agencies manage infrastructure investments and long-term project planning.
- Supports capital planning, prioritization, and funding visibility
- Aligns infrastructure projects with budget planning
Ecosystem connection: Connects capital planning with procurement execution and project delivery.
Carahsoft
Carahsoft is a government IT solutions provider that helps technology vendors deliver solutions through established public sector contract vehicles.
- Enables purchasing through NASPO, OMNIA, GSA, and other contracts
- Supports public sector go-to-market and distribution
Ecosystem connection: Expands access to procurement solutions through compliant purchasing pathways.
FCCC (Foundation for California Community Colleges)
FCCC supports California Community Colleges through shared services, programs, and cooperative purchasing solutions.
- Serves one of the largest higher education systems in the U.S.
- Provides procurement support and contracting pathways
Ecosystem connection: Enables streamlined procurement across multiple institutions and systems.
TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System)
TIPS is a national cooperative purchasing program that provides pre-competed contracts for public agencies.
- Reduces procurement timelines and administrative burden
- Offers access to vetted vendors and solutions nationwide
Ecosystem connection: Simplifies procurement by connecting agencies to pre-approved contract pathways. (edited)
LET'S BUILD THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC PROCUREMENT TOGETHER
Expand your platform. Increase your win rate. Unlock recurring revenue.
Whether you're an ERP provider, GovTech innovator, reseller, or cooperative purchasing organization, we offer a structured path to partnership. Contact me today to see how we can work together.
Ley Curl
Manager of Partnerships & Business Development