Edge Public Launches as a National Cooperative Procurement Leader

LAKE WORTH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Edge Public, a Buyers Edge Platform brand, announced its official launch as a cooperative purchasing powerhouse in the public sector. Headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, Edge Public is already setting a new standard for how public entities access critical goods and services they need. The company combines trusted cooperative contracts, advanced technology, and the scale of the nation's leading digital procurement network.

Leveraging the proven Lead Public Agency (LPA) model, Edge Public partners with respected LPAs, including the Alliance for Innovation, the Central Indiana Educational Service Center (CIESC), and the University of North Texas System (UNTS). These partnerships have already produced more than 25 cooperative contracts that are either awarded or in progress across a wide range of essential spend categories.

Serving the Full Spectrum of the Public Sector

Edge Public provides access to competitively solicited contracts designed to for:

• K-12 school districts
• City and county governments
• Higher education institutions
• Nonprofit organizations

This reach ensures that public sector agencies of all sizes can benefit from compliant, cost-effective procurement while gaining immediate access to suppliers they can trust.

 Backed by Buyers Edge Platform

As part of Buyers Edge Platform , Edge Public benefits from the stability, technology, and expertise of the industry's largest digital procurement network.

"Public sector organizations are under constant pressure to do more with less," said Gary Link VP Public Sector and Brand Leader- Edge Public. "Edge Public is here to deliver immediate value through cooperative contracts, while rapidly expanding our portfolio to meet the evolving needs of schools, governments, and nonprofits nationwide."

About Edge Public

Edge Public, a Buyers Edge Platform brand, is based in Lake Worth, Florida. Operating under the Lead Public Agency model, Edge Public connects public sector organizations with a wide range of cooperative contracts across key spend categories. With numerous contracts already awarded and a robust pipeline in development, Edge Public is redefining cooperative purchasing for K-12, higher education, municipalities, counties, and nonprofits. Visit EdgePublic.com to learn more.

About Buyers Edge Platform

 Buyers Edge Platform is the leading software and analytics company providing data driven insights and technology to the foodservice industry, connecting entities throughout foodservice and empowering them to run their organizations more efficiently by leveraging data and analytics. Buyers Edge Platform's mission is to drive the foodservice industry from manual to automated with programs that benefit all stakeholders across the supply chain. Visit BuyersEdgePlatform.com to learn more.

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