Resources
The Office of Business Development team is committed to supporting your success. Don’t hesitate to reach out for assistance at any point during your entrepreneurial journey.
Polaris
In April 2025, the NYC Department of Education launched Polaris. Polaris is the only vehicle used to process invoices and manage procurement. Please visit the NYCDOE Vendor for more guidance on how to create invoices and upload supporting documents.
NYC Small Business Services
The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Become a NYC Department of Education Vendor
NYCPS’ Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) routinely and diligently searches for talented vendors and qualified suppliers within our communities. The agency encourages Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs) participation in NYCPS contract opportunities. We are committed to ensuring that M/WBEs wholly contribute as we work to further diversify the procurement process.
M/WBE Certification in NYS
Diversity is a key to business success in New York State – home to the highest minority and women-owned business (MWBE) utilization rate in the country. The Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD) has created a one-stop hub for everything you need to know about MWBE success in New York.
M/WBE Certification in NYC
The City of New York Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Program helps you, as a minority and/or women entrepreneur, access government contracts and grow your businesses. When you get certified with the City, your business becomes more visible to buyers, including City agencies and private contractors looking to purchase goods and services.