The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.

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Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Trade treaties and organizational policies have specific rules to ensure fairness and transparency that prohibit bias and preference.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing practices: Outsourcing the procurement functions from running a competitive bid through to supplier selection, can complement the need for internal responsibility. Outsourcing is a logical option.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52

The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

Be careful to only select Canadian ones due to our Competitive Bidding Laws and Trade Agreement obligations for the public sector. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52