Vendor Benefits
EdgeMarket is a unique cooperative purchasing entity, combining Edge’s industry expertise and community engagement with higher education and the public sector with the power of a nationally available contract vehicle.
EdgeMarket supports a growing partner ecosystem. We issue RFPs and award contracts on behalf of the entire higher education and public sector community within states that recognize out-of-state co-ops, and onboard vendor partners to streamline the procurement of essential technology and services.
EdgeMarket partners can expect to receive support and benefits including:
Access to a contract vehicle for nationwide public procurement
Co-op participants and co-op vendors can avoid the costly and lengthy RFP process and move directly to a contract.
A collaborative press release announcing partnership
Posted to Edge website and shared with Edge members via email our newsletters and social channels
Partner authorized to send to their institution contacts and press connections to promote partnership
Landing page in EdgeMarket procurement portal
Includes a section highlighting partner-provided information. Feature videos, links, PDFs, and any other content you'd like to provide for the portal.
Promotion of partner webinars/events via Edge newsletters and the EdgeMarket portal
Access to EdgeMarket branding for your use in collateral and communications
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities at our highly acclaimed EdgeCon events.
An annual advertising opportunity in our member magazine, including View From the Edge.
A member-informed consortium which can provide insight and feedback on partner solutions
Ongoing coordination with the Edge marketing and business development team, to advance the adoption of partner solutions
Get Started
A great way to get started is to let us know about you. To do that, complete our Vendor Profile Submission form.
Already a partner and want to maximize the value and impact? Contact Dan Miller, AVP EdgeMarket at dan.miller@njedge.net.