Simplify K-12 Procurement with GDSN Connect’s Procurement Hub

A smarter way to manage bids, vendor comparisons & USDA compliance with standardized GTIN-based procurement, automated bid specifications, and real-time compliance updates.

Manage everything in one
centralized hub.

Easily compare vendors and
make better choices

Stay compliant with real-
time updates

Leverage standardized
product specs.

How the Procurement Hub Works in 4 Easy Steps

Search & Select Products
Using GTINs

Generate AI-Powered Bid
Specifications

Compare Vendors and
Evaluate Products

Award the Bid & Update
Your Catalog

STEP 1

Search & Select

Products Using GTINs

Instead of manually searching and verifying products, GTINs ensure you're picking the right items with complete, manufacturer-supplied data

STEP 2

Generate AI-Powered

Bid Specifications

Instead of writing bid specs manually or copying from old ones, AI eliminates the guesswork and creates clear, vendor-friendly specifications

STEP 3

Compare Vendor Responses
and Evaluate Products

Eliminate ambiguity—no more vendors submitting vague responses. Schools get direct, data-backed comparisons to choose the best option.

STEP 4

Award the Bid and Update
Your Catalog

Instead of starting over each year, districts build a smarter, reusable procurement system that saves time and reduces errors.

Automated Procurement and
Product Updates

Receive real-time manufacturer updates on nutrition and product specifications
Get automated alerts for USDA compliance changes and ingredient reformulations
Store all procurement records in one centralized location for auditing and reporting

FEATURE

Traditional Procurement 

GDSN Connect

Upgrade Now & Take Control of
Your Procurement Process

With over 200,000 standardized productspecifications, GDSN Connect ensures districts, co-ops, and state agencies get the best products at the best prices—without the manual hassle.