Tier 1
Host Administration
Runs the platform
K-TABS PVT LTD
Keeps the SaaS secure and online—tenants, policies, and infrastructure behind the scenes.
- Global security policies
- Tenant provisioning
- Platform reliability
KSOURCE Enterprise
Strip away legacy drag. KSource delivers secure, collaborative e-procurement—live in 6 to 8 weeks.
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Why switch now
Replace 12+ months of legacy rollout
6–8 weeks · to go live
How KSource works
Three simple layers. One clear flow.
Think of it like this: the host runs the system, buyers run procurement, and vendors bid to win work—securely connected, never mixed up.
In plain words:Host secures →Buyers request →Vendors compete →Deal closes faster
Tier 2
Enterprise Buyers
Buys & awards
Corporate tenants
Launch RFQs, approve workflows, compare bids, and issue POs—with full audit control.
- RFQ → award → PO
- No-code approvals
- Vendor discovery
Tier 3
Vendors & Suppliers
Bids & delivers
Marketplace suppliers
Join free, bid securely, chat in-context, and grow across multiple buyers.
- Zero network fees
- Sealed fair bidding
- One profile, many buyers
See which tier fits your team
Buyers get control. Vendors get free access. Everyone gets a fair, auditable process.
Why teams switch
Less friction. More control. Fairer deals.
The old way
- 18-month implementations
- Paid vendor networks
- IT tickets for every rule change
- Email threads instead of audit trails
With KSource
- Live in weeks, not quarters
- Vendors participate free
- Business-owned workflows
- Sealed bids + immutable ledger
0%
supplier fees
Vendors join free
No fees. More competition. Better prices.
UI
not tickets
Change approvals yourself
No-code routing—update rules without IT.
100%
immutable trail
Sealed & auditable
Blind bids stay locked. Every action is logged.
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marketplace
Shared vendor network
Discover suppliers beyond your offline list.
Prefer to see it live?
Time to value
Your first 6–8 weeks on KSource
Scroll here and watch the full go-live cycle. While legacy is still planning, you're already awarding.
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Happening now · Week 1–2
Discover & set up
Outcome: Tenant live on KSource
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Kickoff & scope
- 2
Tenant provisioning
- 3
Security baseline
Meanwhile on legacy…
Still in consulting
Month 1–2 of a 6–18 month rollout. IT tickets. No live RFQs yet.
Your edge
Live before they finish planning
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Choose your path
Are you buying—or bidding?
Pick your role. We'll show the exact path to value.
I buy
Enterprise buyers
Run procurement end-to-end
RFQ → award → PO without spreadsheet chaos.
- Go live in 6–8 weeks
- No-code approval workflows
- Larger competitive vendor pool
I supply
Vendors & suppliers
Win work. Pay nothing.
One free profile. Multiple enterprise buyers.
- Zero network fees
- Sealed, fair bidding
- Chat + invoices in one portal
Not sure which path fits? Request a guided demo →
Operational clarity
A dashboard built for procurement command
Track RFQ velocity, demand signals, and PR status across your organization—without spreadsheet sprawl.
Global Maritime Gateway · Operational Dashboard
Draft Stagnation
2.00
Threshold: 0 – 100
Active RFQ
41.0
Item Aggregation
23.00
Threshold: 0 – 100
Open Demand by Dept
14.00
Threshold: 0 – 100
User wise PR Status
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Trust
Watch how security stacks up
Three levels. One clear story—played for you.
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Secured
Level 1 · Seal the bid
Vendor submits a bid → it locks instantly.
Nobody sees pricing early. Fair for every supplier.
Bid inLockedFair for all
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Level 1
Sealed blind bidding
Level 2
Immutable audit ledger
Level 3
Tenant data isolation