Vendor Registration

Thank you for your interest in doing business with the County of Santa Clara!

To get started, you will need:

✓ Federal Tax ID (if applicable)
✓ Business's main contact name and information
✓ List of goods and/or services your business provides

Ariba

Periscope

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why register?

As a registered vendor, you will be able to participate in the procurement process to compete for a County contract.

Do I have to register in two systems?

Yes, the County uses Ariba and Periscope (formerly BidSync) solicitation management systems. Registration in both is required to be notified of all opportunities.

Are there any fees?

No. There is no charge to register and participate in any County-issued solicitation.

How much time is needed to register?

Online registration can be completed within 15 minutes in each system.

How can I increase my chances of being notified of business opportunities in each of these systems?

Select all applicable commodities and classification codes to identify the goods and/or services your company provides.

Is my account automatically approved?

No. Please allow one business day for our third-party service provider to review and confirm your application.

How else can I learn of business opportunities?

To help your organization stay connected after registration, visit our homepage to sign up for our newsletters and follow the navigation prompts to learn more.

How can I be added as a user to an existing account?

Please contact your company’s account administrator to be added to the profile. Ariba and Periscope technical support is available to assist with this update.

Vendor Support Resources

Contact the below resources for registration, account maintenance, and solicitation technical support.

Ariba

1-866-218-2155

customer_support_sr_update@sap.com

Periscope

1-800-990-9339

s2g-support@periscopeholdings.com

Need Additional Support?

Complete the Vendor Support Form and a member of our team will contact you.

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