Procurement Solutions establishes Standing Offers and Framework Agreements through open, fair, and competitive procurement processes aligned with applicable Canadian trade agreements and recognized public-sector procurement standards. All opportunities are publicly advertised. Solicitation documents are made available electronically at no cost. Evaluation criteria and methodology are disclosed in advance.
Supplier participation is treated equitably throughout the process. Submissions are evaluated strictly in accordance with the published criteria, and awards are determined on the basis of best value. All evaluations are documented to support fairness, transparency, and defensibility.
Standing Offers and Framework Agreements provide access to pre-competed terms and conditions only. They do not guarantee volume. Participation by Members is voluntary, and individual purchasing decisions remain entirely with each participating organization. Procurement Solutions does not exercise purchasing authority and does not replace internal procurement governance.
How are supplier agreements established?
Supplier agreements are established through publicly advertised competitive procurement processes designed and managed by procurement professionals and aligned with applicable trade agreements and public-sector best practices.
Are procurement opportunities open to all suppliers?
Yes. Competitive opportunities are open to all qualified suppliers, subject only to clearly defined eligibility requirements necessary to confirm legal, financial, technical, and commercial capability.
Where are procurement opportunities posted?
Opportunities are posted on recognized electronic tendering platforms to ensure broad and open access. Solicitation documents are available electronically at no cost.
How are suppliers evaluated?
Suppliers are evaluated strictly in accordance with the criteria and methodology disclosed in the solicitation documents. Evaluation processes are documented to support transparency, defensibility, and audit readiness.
Are suppliers guaranteed work or volume under an agreement?
No. Standing Offers and Framework Agreements do not guarantee any volume or frequency of purchases. They establish standardized, competitively determined terms that Members may access at their discretion.
Are Members required to use Procurement Solutions agreements?
No. Member participation is voluntary. Each Member retains full purchasing authority and continues to apply its own internal policies, approvals, and governance processes.
Does Procurement Solutions make purchasing decisions on behalf of Members?
No. Procurement Solutions does not purchase goods or services and does not exercise purchasing authority. All purchasing decisions are made directly by participating Members.
How are supplier questions handled during a competitive process?
All supplier communications during a solicitation are directed through a single designated contact. Responses are issued through formally published addenda to ensure equal access to information for all participants.
Does Procurement Solutions favour certain suppliers or regions?
No. Procurement Solutions does not apply preferential treatment, geographic bias, or volume leverage advantages. All suppliers are treated equitably throughout the competitive process.
How is fairness and transparency ensured?
Evaluation criteria are disclosed in advance, methodologies are applied consistently, processes are documented, and award decisions are formally recorded. These controls support fair, transparent, and defensible procurement outcomes.
