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# Marketplace

# Configuring Field Service Marketplace {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can configure Contractor Marketplace to enable dispatchers to push tasks to
marketplace when internal agents are unavailable.

Contractor managers receive notifications in the Field Service Contractor for mobile application for the tasks pushed to the marketplace.

## Configuration overview {#configuring-contractor-marketplace__section_kff_3dj_lzb}

1. [Activate Field Service Marketplace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0txnwRtc9~iy0zEEpGOI2g "You can activate the Field Service Marketplace plugin ( com.snc.fsm_marketplace) for Field Service Management if you have the admin role. The application includes demo data if they aren’t already installed.")
2. [Create a marketplace engagement method](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EDIrdhdyWwoQ3CqnkS2d4A "Create a marketplace engagement method to specify how contractors respond to requests.")
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**Related concepts**   

* [Allowing contractors to bid on work orders and tasks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/SChjxr9ogLmNArYgh1oKFA "Field Service Marketplace optimizes contractor management, improves communication, and streamlines task allocation processes.")