Frequently Asked Questions
Who is PSS?
Procurement and Supply Services (PSS) operates on a not-for-profit basis. Services are delivered to customers such as B.C. government ministries, Crown corporations, federal government departments, school districts, colleges and universities, regional health authorities, municipalities and the general public.
Procurement and Supply Services is comprised of closely related programs that together offer customers procurement and supply solutions, using a combination of internal and private sector resources. Best of all, services can be customized to suit your organization's needs.
Why should I buy from PSS?
- Expertise - PSS has a team of experts who specialise in logistics management and a wide range of commodities.
- Lower Process Costs - Partnering with PSS allows clients to focus on core service delivery, avoiding the necessity to invest heavily in additional physical and human resources.
- Leveraged Buying Power - PSS delivers over $100M in goods and services to government ministries and agencies annually. Adding your organisation’s requirements to this business base will result in process efficiencies, improved service delivery and lower costs.
- Logistics - Logistics is our core business. If you are facing resource deficiencies in purchasing, warehousing, asset management, distribution, information/document management, we can analyse your needs and develop customised solutions.
- Quality Products - PSS stocks and distributes a wide range of adaptable, quality products from generic inventories. There are no minimum order requirements, and for most products, no additional shipping costs beyond the purchase price.
- Internet-based Electronic Process Solutions - PSS product distribution services use internet-based electronic catalogues with shopping cart ordering. Payment options include credit cards and, for qualified public sector clients, account invoicing.
- Management Information - All business partners enjoy unequalled recall of transactional data for management purposes. Historical or real time information can be extracted from our business system, displayed and analysed in a number of different ways to support decision making or audits.
Where is the PSS main office?
- Main Reception:
250 387-3309 - Physical Address:
Procurement and Supply Services
Second Floor, 563 Superior Street
Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1T7 - Mailing Address:
Procurement and Supply Services
PO BOX 9452 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9V7