NJSTART for Public Purchasing Entities

One of the key features of NJSTART for Local Governments is the consumer-like shopping experience for purchasing through Statewide contracts. Free to all Local Governments, NJSTART Marketplace is easy-to-use: features include searching for items, comparing specs, and determining pricing for your organization, while saving time and money.

Public Purchasing Entities

Getting Started with NJSTART Marketplace in 4 Easy Steps:

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Let's get registered as a local government buyer! Complete our online user registration form.

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Once submitted, you will receive a follow-up email from our team with additional program information.

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Still have questions? Schedule time to speak with our team.

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Now you're ready to shop!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can NJSTART help me purchase goods/services using NJ State contracts and National Cooperatives?

Statewide contracts are negotiated and approved by the State of NJ. When the State leverages National Cooperative contracts for Statewide use, such as NASPO, Sourcewell, or GSA) those contracts are made available to any State of New Jersey public purchasing entity through the State’s participating addenda. Always follow your organization’s procurement rules when purchasing.

NJSTART has the capability to do bids, quotes, requisitions, purchase orders and pay invoices too. Contact us to find out what fits best for your public purchasing organization.
For New Jersey- specific information on cooperative contracting, use these links to the NJ Treasury website:
- https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/coop_agency.shtml
- https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/cooperativefaqs.shtml

How do I find vendors/suppliers for what I need to purchase?

You can search for vendors without signing in to NJSTART, however you get much more by signing in. Go to https://www.njstart.gov and search vendors using keywords.
When signed in to NJSTART, you can review all contract related attachments such as the original solicitation documents, price lists, and methods of operation if applicable. You can also verify the vendor’s Business Registration Certificate and AAEEOC status among other key features.
Marketplace is an integral component of the NJSTART eProcurement system. It allows suppliers to load product/service catalogs related to their contracts with the State. Once catalogs are in place, State users and local governments will use the Marketplace to search for State contracts, shop from them (shopping basket functionality), and generate POs that will be transmitted to the supplier electronically.

How can my organization get access to NJSTART?

Use this link to begin the registration process:
- https://www.periscopeholdings.com/njstart/local-governments
The primary user should be your chief procurement/purchasing officer, chief fiscal officer or the position designated in your organization to oversee purchasing and/or finance.

When and why does my organization need a Vendor Number (also known as V-number)?

For questions about V#’s contact njstart@treas.nj.gov or call 609-341-3500.

A Vendor has a V-number. Is that the same as a contract number?

No. V-numbers are a unique identifier for registered vendors. Having a V# does not mean the vendor has been awarded a contract. There are approximately 60,000 registered vendors in the NJSTART system, and there are approximately 1,000 SONJ Statewide Cooperative contracts.
If a vendor does have a Statewide contract, they can provide you with their contract/blanket number and you can validate that in NJSTART by using the Advanced Search feature.
If there is ever a question you can contact the team at coop-njstart@mdfcommerce.com.

What if I need help using the system?

Training materials are available online, such as this helpful glossary:
- https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/njstart/pdf/NJStart-Glossary.pdf
Additional questions, such as the difference between the contract prefixes of “T”, “M” and “G” are addressed in this link:
- https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/purchase/cooperativefaqs.shtml

For further assistance email: coop-njstart@periscopeholdings.com or call 844-470-5019

Who is Periscope?

Periscope is the developer and implementer of the ePro eProcurement system (branded as NJSTART in New Jersey). Periscope also provides other products and services for government procurement and purchasing, including its suite of Periscope S2G products including the operation of a national public sector procurement supplier network. Periscope is managing the NJSTART Cooperative Program on behalf of the State.
Who is MDF Commerce?
- MDF recently acquired Periscope and is a leader in North American eprocurement.
- MDF Commerce Inc. (TSX:MDF) enables the flow of commerce by providing a broad set of SaaS soutions that optimize and accelerate commericial interactions etween buyers and sellers. Our platforms and services empower businesses around the world, allowing them to generate billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis. Our eprocurement, Unified Commerce and emarketplace platforms are supported by a strong and dedicated team of approximately 800 employees based in Canada, the United States, Denmark, Ukraine and China.
  - For more information, please visit us at mdfcommerce.com or call at 1-877-677-9088.

What is Procurated?

Procurated is a supplier ratings and reviews site for the public sector. Procurated is the go-to place for public sector employees to learn more about suppliers that service government, education, nonprofit, and healthcare organizations. Find out more here at Procurated's NJSTART resource page

Why is NJSTART partnering with Procurated?

Through its partnership with Procurated, the NJSTART team aims to elevate the bar for procurement excellence and empower New Jersey's local government employees with more innovative tools and resources to enhance the procurement process. Through Procurated, we’ll collect ratings and reviews from colleagues across New Jersey on the suppliers on state-wide contracts to gain greater insight into vendor performance. These ratings will be available for all procurement officials in New Jersey to help inform purchasing decisions.