Information For Vendors
There are two sections of information that are key for vendors who would like to sell to governments in Ontario. The first covers selling to the ministries and agencies of the province, also known as the Ontario Public Service (OPS). The second covers selling to the organizations that comprise the Broader Public Sector (BPS) such as municipalities, educational organizations and healthcare facilities. Vendors should review both the following sections, keeping in mind that the basic principles are the same for both but that specific regulations may differ.
Supply Chain Centralization
Ontario is modernizing public sector procurement to create efficiencies, improve results and reduce costs. The government will engage stakeholders about the next steps and how these interim procurement measures will apply to them.
Here's what you need to know:
Announcements
Doing Business with the Ontario Government
The 'Basics'
- Supply Chain Ontario's Vision 2020 (PDF)
- Interested In Doing Business With The Ontario Government?
- Supply Ontario Reverse Trade Show
The 'Details'
- CRA Business Number: Mandatory on Invoices effective November 6, 2017
- Ethical Apparel Procurement - Responsible Manufacturers Information Report
- Ethical Apparel Procurement Requirements and FAQ (PDF)
- Tax Compliance Verification Program (TCV)
- Operational Guidelines for Use of Enterprise-wide Vendor of Record Arrangements and Volume Licensing Agreements by OPS Clients and Non-OPS Clients
- Ontario Public Service Contractor Security Screening Program Overview (PDF)
- Ontario Public Service Contractor Security Screening: Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) Information Sheet (PDF)
- Ontario Public Service Contractor Security Screening: Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Information Sheet (PDF)
- Contractor Security Screening in the Ontario Public Service Frequently Asked Questions for Company Security Officers (PDF)
- Vendor of Record (VOR) Program - Three Year Outlook
- Bid Dispute Process
Additional Resources
- Resources for Business
- Procurement opportunities within Canada
- Apply to receive payments and notifications electronically
- Ontario Tenders Portal
Doing Business with the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS)
- Doing Business with the Ontario Broader Public Sector: A Guide for Small and Medium Enterprises
- Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive
- Broader Public Sector (BPS) Interim Measures
- Broader Public Sector (BPS) Expenses Directive
- Broader Public Sector (BPS) Perquisites Directive
- Implementation Tools for Broader Public Sector Organizations
- Resources on Innovation Procurement
