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Ontario Tenders Portal
Access Ontario procurement opportunities online
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2022
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 1, 2022
Eligible candidates
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
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Selling goods and services to the Ontario government.
- Participating in open competitive procurements.
- Joining vendor of record arrangements.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario Public Service vendors
- Broader public sector buyers
- Non-OPS entities with access to vendor of record arrangements
Who is not eligible
- U.S. businesses may be restricted under the procurement policy, subject to exceptions.
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.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Bids are reviewed by ministry staff and may be approved by senior officers.
- Successful bidders are notified and must sign a contract.
- Unsuccessful bidders may request a debrief within 60 days.
- Complaints can be filed and receive formal review.
Additional information
- Ontario.ca Login access may be revoked for security or administrative reasons.
- The Ontario.ca Login account is deleted if no ministry program is linked within 60 days.
Documents and links
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Tenders Portal Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Tenders Portal. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ontario Tenders Portal?
Access open tenders for goods and services to find opportunities that your company is qualified for.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Tenders Portal program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Tenders Portal program, you must:
Tax compliant businesses
9-digit CRA number may be required
Security screening may apply
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Tenders Portal?
Selling goods and services to the Ontario government.
Participating in open competitive procurements.
Joining vendor of record arrangements.
Where is the Ontario Tenders Portal available?
The Ontario Tenders Portal program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Tenders Portal a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Tenders Portal is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Tenders Portal?
Ontario Tenders Portal is funded by BravoSolution, Government of Ontario