Post RFQs and connect with verified UAE suppliers and freelancers—fast.
Build a trusted profile, verify your business, receive relevant RFQs, and manage conversations and files in one place.
No spam. You control who sees your RFQs and when your contact details are revealed.
Live RFQ Feed
Verified onlyIndustrial Fasteners — 5,000 units
7 quotes
Monthly accounting services
3 quotes
Custom packaging — 2,000 boxes
12 quotes
Contact details revealed only to shortlisted suppliers
Built for UAE procurement workflows
Faster shortlisting
Verified badges let you identify trusted suppliers at a glance, skipping the manual research.
RFQ visibility controls
Limit who sees your RFQ — All suppliers, Verified only, Selected, or Local — to reduce noise.
Chat + file sharing
Cut back-and-forth with structured messaging, quick replies, and in-chat document attachments.
“RFQs are clearer, and responses are easier to manage.”
— Procurement Manager, Dubai
“Verification helps us trust who we're speaking with.”
— Supplier, Abu Dhabi
How it works
A simple flow from request to deal
Create a profile
Sign up as a Business or Individual. Fill in your categories, location, and coverage area.
Verify your business
Submit your Trade License and Emirates ID to earn a Verified badge and improve trust in search.
Post an RFQ or get matched
Buyers post detailed requirements; suppliers get matched to relevant opportunities automatically.
Chat, share files, and close deals
Negotiate in real-time, share attachments, shortlist suppliers, and leave a verified review.
Business matching, reimagined with AI
Say goodbye to manual shortlisting. SOCCO uses intelligent algorithms and AI agents to ensure you find the perfect partner and close the best deals.
Seamless AI Matching
Post your RFQ and let our algorithms do the heavy lifting. We analyze thousands of verified UAE suppliers to match you with those who truly fit your quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
- Automated requirements analysis
- Smart supplier scoring & ranking
- Real-time availability checking
- Verified credentials verification
Smart Negotiation Agent
Empower your deals with a dedicated AI support agent. It helps you understand market rates, highlights potential risks in proposals, and suggests the best points for negotiation to maximize value.
- Market rate benchmarking
- Risk assessment in contracts
- Negotiation strategy insights
- Automated follow-up reminders
Features
Built for both sides of the deal
Whether you're a procurement manager or a supplier, SOCCO has the tools you need.
- RFQ module (multi-step): title, category, description, quantity, budget, delivery, attachments
- Visibility controls: All suppliers / Verified only / Selected only / Local only
- Contact privacy: reveal contact details only to shortlisted suppliers
- Messaging system: real-time chat with read receipts and quick replies
- File sharing: attach and download PDFs, images, and drawings (DWG)
- RFQ module (multi-step): title, category, description, quantity, budget, delivery, attachments
- Visibility controls: All suppliers / Verified only / Selected only / Local only
- Contact privacy: reveal contact details only to shortlisted suppliers
- Messaging system: real-time chat with read receipts and quick replies
- File sharing: attach and download PDFs, images, and drawings (DWG)
- Verified badge: build trust and improve discovery in search results
- Open for Projects toggle: show your availability on your dashboard
- Relevant projects feed: see recent RFQs matching your categories and location
- Performance metrics: profile views, inquiries, proposals sent
- Fast replies: quick reply buttons and quotation sharing
- Detailed profiles: business type, locations, categories, coverage (Local / Nationwide / GCC / International)
- Search & filters: find businesses, categories, and conversations quickly
- Reviews & reputation: ratings visible to support better decision-making
Trust & Safety
Business Verification
Verification helps reduce spam and improves confidence in search and messaging. Approved profiles display a Verified badge in profiles and search results.
Business Verification
VerifiedA business has submitted required documents and completed owner email confirmation, and has been approved.
Contact Privacy
VerifiedContact details are never exposed automatically. You choose which shortlisted suppliers can see them.
Encrypted uploads
VerifiedUploaded documents are encrypted during upload and stored securely. Only authorised parties access them.
Owner Email Confirmation
VerifiedAn owner email is required to confirm the business before the profile goes live on the platform.
Documents supported
🔒 Uploaded documents are encrypted during upload and stored securely.
Dashboard
Your home base to manage activity
Everything you need to stay on top of leads, messages, and your profile performance — in one view.
Availability toggle
Open for Projects — On/Off
Action center
Pending inquiries and required actions
Performance metrics
Profile views, inquiries, proposals sent
Relevant feed
New RFQs matching your category and location
Messaging preview
Recent conversations and unread status
Reviews summary
Average rating and count
Messaging
Real-time chat built for procurement workflows
Negotiate, share files, and stay aligned — without leaving the platform.
Read receipts
✓✓ shown when your message is seen
Message filters
All / Unread / RFQ sent / RFQ received
Quick replies
"Thank you" · "Send quotation" · "Need more details"
Attachments
PDFs, images, drawings (DWG)
Context sidebar
View counterpart profile, RFQ details, and shared files while chatting
WhatsApp + Email status notifications
RFQ Module
Post requirements clearly and control access
A structured, multi-step process ensures suppliers have what they need to quote accurately.
Multi-step RFQ
Access Controls
Visibility
Quote deadline
Response cap
Contact privacy
Business Insights
Stay informed with UAE market context
News, market updates, tips, regulations, and prices — curated for UAE procurement professionals.
Steel, cement, and aggregate price trends with week-on-week movement indicators.
What UAE procurement managers need to know about the updated SME supplier quotas.
Highlighting top-rated verified businesses across manufacturing, logistics, and services.
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FAQ
Common questions
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