CIDA's Aboriginal Procurement Strategy (CAPS)

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

Summary

The Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business at CIDA consists of the following key elements:

• The Aboriginal Supplier Incentive -  provides Aboriginal organizations and individuals with opportunities to participate in programs and projects financed by CIDA's aid budget.
• Voluntary Set-Asides -  restrict the bidding process for certain operating requirements at CIDA to Aboriginal suppliers.
• 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.

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.