Validated once.
Recognised by every buyer who asks.
Included in every subscription. We use biometric verification to confirm your identity, and your certification travels with your profile.
- A certification record buyers can see when they look you up.
- Status maintained over time, so it doesn't go stale.
Without a verified credential, every new buyer has to check your details themselves. That slows you down and costs you opportunities — especially when another supplier already has theirs verified.
With EDC, the verification is done once and recognised across the network. You show up faster, qualify easier, and spend less time on paperwork.
What EDC covers
- A digital record. A maintained certification record, visible to buyers who use SupplierGateway.
- Ongoing status. Certification doesn't sit still. Status is maintained and updated as things change.
- Biometric verification. Your identity is confirmed through biometric identification, not just a typed name.
“SupplierGateway's EDC is a document that makes me feel empowered when I attend buyer's events and talk to these bigger companies. As a two-person company, with this certification, I felt taken more seriously and that I have solid credibility.”
What it costs
EDC on its own: $25 per year.
EDC included with every subscription plan, starting at $9.99 a month.
No hidden fees, no per-buyer charges.
Is it required?
No. EDC is optional.
Some organisations recognise it, some require it for their own programmes, and requirements vary. It doesn't guarantee approval by any buyer and it doesn't replace whatever a specific buyer asks you for.
What it does is remove one round of checking.