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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

What we buy

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) purchases a wide variety of goods and services (mostly non-scientific) nationally. Procurement of goods valued below $5K and services below $1K are decentralized. The major difference in procurement and contracting activities between the National Headquarters (NHQ) and Regional Headquarters (RHQ) is the volume and dollar values (less in RHQs).

Major items bought are:

  • Management Consulting Services
  • Computer and Related Services
  • Advertising Services
  • Audio-visual Services
  • Temporary Help Services
  • Computer Equipment Maintenance and Repair
  • Printing Services
Most departmental procurement and contracting is for transactions with values below $25K. These are mostly processed through Local Purchase Orders or Acquisition Card purchases (goods below $5K and services below $1K).

Electronic Tendering

HRSDC (NHQ) has used electronic tendering (MERX) for procurements valued above $25K since April 1997. The Regions do not use electronic tendering.

Standing Offers

HRSDC uses standing offers for purchases such as furniture, EDP equipment and services, and non-professional services.

Acquisition Cards

Acquisition cards are used extensively for the purchase of goods under $5K and services under $1K. Approximately 1400 cards have been issued nationally. Card are issued mostly to administrative staff.

Key Contact:

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Marlyn Bélisle
Senior Manager, Contracting and Procurement/
Professional Development and Training
1st floor, Portage IV
140 promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0J9
Tel.: (819) 953-1983
Fax : (819) 997-0442
E-Mail: marlyn.belisle@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Last Updated: 2004-10-12

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