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. I cannot” replied the Director. “Why Why not” asked the VP. ABC’s was late and deemed non-compliant.

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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. The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements.

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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.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Failure to meet responsibility requirements can lead to a contract award being denied, even if a company submits the most competitive bid. The post Govology Webinar Announcement! Register here.

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Government Contracts Competitive Bidding Government Government 66

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.

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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.

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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. From procurement management courses to ongoing procurement webinars, resources are available to help you stay informed and up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of procurement.

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