Government of Canada Marketplace (GoCM) Prototype

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!

This is your chance to see a live demonstration of the Government of Canada Marketplace (GoCM) Prototype!! So, just what is the GoCM? It is an online purchasing tool that will improve the ability for Government buyers to fulfill their purchasing responsibilities by making the process faster, more efficient and cost-effective. Through the GoCM, purchasers will have instant access to pre-approved catalogues that will allow them to select and purchase goods and services in a streamlined electronic and secure environment. The GoCM will also provide management with improved reporting, monitoring, and tracking of purchases that will allow for strategic decision-making.

There are two tailored demonstration scenarios, an Executive Overview and End-to-End. A complete description for each of these sessions is provided below. Reserve your seat today by responding to us at ncr.gocm@pwgsc.gc.ca at least 48 hours prior to the session you would like to attend. Seating is limited and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis. View the calendar of scheduled demonstrations here. All demonstrations will be held in the Poliquin-Greene room, 111 Sussex Drive (Old Ottawa City Hall).

The GoCM Prototype is fully functional, is integrated with the PWGSC financial system, and includes the use of electronic catalogues for Copy Paper, Office Supplies, Information Technology Professional Services, and Vehicles.

1. Executive Overview: This scenario provides an overview of the purchasing business processes within the GoCM, including user enrollment, requesting goods and services, receipt, invoice, approvals, and supplier processes. The reporting and analysis capabilities of the GoCM are also featured in this demonstration.
   Approximate time: 90 minutes
2. End-to-End: This scenario provides a detailed demonstration of the purchasing business processes within the GoCM, including user enrollment, DFMS integration, loading of commodity content, requesting goods and services, receipt, invoice, approvals, supplier processes, and reporting. In addition to the standard process flows this scenario also demonstrates business process variations including rejection of approval requests, supplier changes to purchase orders, and receipt and invoice tolerances.
   Approximate time: 3 hours