Ontario Tenders Portal
Last Update: February 28, 2025
ON, Canada
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Ontario
Ontario Tenders Portal at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2022
Financing Type
Other Support
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Grant Providers
- Government of Ontario
- BravoSolution
Status
Open
Overview of the Ontario Tenders Portal program
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 120,000
Developing innovative healthcare solutions to manage chronic diseases
$ 200,000
Advancing research in medical technology to improve MRI imaging at the Montreal General Hospital
$ 250,000
Improving patient care services by renovating and equipping a new ward at Vancouver General Hospital
$ 90,000
Developing a mobile app to enhance remote patient care services
$ 150,000
Enhancing healthcare infrastructure with a new telemedicine platform for rural areas around Calgary
$ 300,000
Advancing pediatric research with a new laboratory at the Children’s Hospital of Ottawa
Eligibility criteria of the Ontario Tenders Portal program
- be a registered supplier of the Ontario government or a buyer in the broader public sector
- Submit monthly usage reports
Who is eligible?
Organizations and vendors who wish to do business with the Government of Ontario through procurement contracts, including selling goods and services or becoming a vendor of record. This includes companies across various sectors that can meet the procurement needs and criteria set by the Ontario government.
Eligible expenses
The grant context focuses on enabling businesses and entities to effectively engage with the Government of Ontario through various procurement activities. Eligible activities revolve around becoming a vendor of record, managing government contracts, and fulfilling requirements for selling goods and services to governmental bodies.
- Registering as a new vendor to sell goods and services to the Ontario Public Service.
- Preparing and submitting bids for procurement opportunities through the Ontario Tenders Portal.
- Managing existing contracts and vendor profiles to ensure compliance and timely transaction processing.
- Participating in the Vendor Procurement Training programs to learn about procurement policies and bid submission processes.
- Accessing vendor of record arrangements and utilizing the benefits of enterprise-wide and multi-ministry procurement strategies.
Eligibility criteria of the Ontario Tenders Portal program
The evaluation and selection of vendors for becoming a Vendor of Record (VOR) with the Government of Ontario are based on a transparent and competitive procurement process.
- Compliance with all relevant accessibility standards and regulations.
- Contractor tax compliance verification.
- Submission of a comprehensive bid in response to procurement documents, including detailed responses to evaluation requirements.
- Meeting all mandatory eligibility requirements as specified in the bid documents.
- Quality and performance of goods or services offered.
- Cost-effectiveness and alignment with budgetary constraints.
- Past experience and expertise related to the goods or services being procured.
How to apply to the Ontario Tenders Portal program
1
Register as a Vendor
- Self-register on the Ontario Vendor Portal.
- Provide your business number as registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Attach a void cheque or a letter from your financial institution verifying your account details.
2
Understand Vendor Options
- Review available vendor of record arrangements on the Ontario Tenders Portal.
- Understand types of vendor arrangements relevant to the goods/services you provide.
3
Prepare Your Bid
- Access procurement documents from the Ontario Tenders Portal.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accessibility standards and regulations.
- Prepare a detailed response showcasing your ability to meet the bid requirements.
- Include all necessary compliance information like tax compliance confirmation.
4
Submit Your Bid
- Submit your completed bid via the Ontario Tenders Portal.
- Verify upload accuracy and completeness of your application.
5
Monitor Bid Process
- Receive notifications about your bid status through the Ontario Tenders Portal.
- Follow up on any requests for clarification from the procurement team.
6
Receive Notification
- Get notified if the bid is successful and proceed to execute the contract.
- If unsuccessful, request a debrief to understand bid evaluation outcomes.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this program:
- Existing vendors need to keep their profiles up to date to ensure timely payments and notifications.
- Ontario Vendor Portal offers self-registration for streamlined transaction management for vendors.
- Vendor monthly usage reports are compulsory as per the contract requirements.
- Procurement events, seminars, and webinars are recommended for vendors to better understand policies and submission processes.
- Security screening and reference checks may be part of the procurement evaluation process.
- The Tax Compliance Verification Program has no associated costs for vendors.
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