SOVRA and Pavilion partner to launch a new search integration, accelerating public procurement efficiency

May 2, 2025

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SOVRA (formerly known as bidnet) and Pavilion have partnered to enhance how public procurement teams discover and utilize cooperative contracts. Through this partnership, SOVRA users can now access Pavilion directly from a search integration within the SOVRA project initiation process, helping agencies leverage the time and cost savings of cooperative procurement to deliver value to their communities faster. 

Public procurement teams navigate complex regulations to help their agencies put limited public dollars to use with maximum speed and value to the communities they serve. This new integration enables SOVRA customers to work smarter not harder with Pavilion: 

• Reduce administrative costs through cooperative purchasing. More easily leverage cooperative agreements to reduce duplication of effort and generate time and cost savings for your agency and suppliers. 
• Find the right contract within your existing workflow. Pavilion’s AI-powered search identifies contracts tailored to your specific scope and compliance requirements across over 100,000 cooperative contracts — the nation’s largest collection.
• Expedite your due diligence and supplier contact experience. Once you find a contract, quickly review due diligence documents and benefit from an enhanced supplier contact experience. 

“Public procurement is central to delivering essential services efficiently and responsibly,” said Chris Van Beke, Senior Vice President, Strategy at SOVRA. “This partnership with Pavilion empowers procurement teams to streamline their processes, prioritize high-value work, and continue their mission of serving the public interest with speed and integrity.”

But it's not just about speed — this integration represents a shift towards smarter, more collaborative procurement practices. By delivering easier access and use of existing contracts, the partnership aims to help resource-constrained procurement teams free up valuable time and resources for strategic initiatives.

Mariel Reed, CEO and founder of Pavilion, shares this vision: "Pavilion's goal is to empower public servants to deliver better, faster public services to improve the lives of all Americans. We're making it easier for agencies to share their work and lower the cost of doing business in the public sector. Partnering with SOVRA makes that vision a reality for thousands of procurement professionals every day."

All new SOVRA customers now have access to Pavilion by default. If you’re an existing SOVRA customer, you can contact your SOVRA customer support representative to turn on access to this integration.