CIDA's Aboriginal Procurement Strategy (CAPS)
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
Last Verified:
2006-04-26
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The Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business is an initiative of the Government of Canada aimed at increasing contracting between the federal government and Aboriginal businesses. The procurement strategy is intended to make use of the government’s purchasing system to help Aboriginal businesses develop and grow.
Eligibility Criteria
Aboriginal suppliers (organizations and individuals).
Summary
The Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business at CIDA consists of the following key elements:
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The Aboriginal Supplier Incentive - provides Aboriginal organizations and individuals with opportunities to participate in programs and projects financed by CIDA's aid budget.
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Voluntary Set-Asides - restrict the bidding process for certain operating requirements at CIDA to Aboriginal suppliers.
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Information Sessions - CIDA will use a variety of means to inform its staff, existing suppliers, and Aboriginal suppliers about the Procurement Strategy.
Aboriginal suppliers wishing to be included in the CIDA bidding process must first make sure to register in the Aboriginal Business Directory maintained by Industry Canada. CIDA uses the Aboriginal Business Directory to determine which suppliers are recognized as Aboriginal, and consultants may also use the resource to identify potential sub-consultants and suppliers.
Yukon Contact(s):
See National Contact.
National Contact(s):
Public Enquiries
Canadian International Development Agency
200 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0G4
Telephone: (819) 997-5006
Fax: (819) 953-6088
Toll-free (information): 1-800-230-6349
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-331-5018
TTY (hearing impaired): (819) 953-5023
E-mail: info@acdi-cida.gc.ca
Web site:
http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/index-e.htm
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