Ontario Tenders Portal

• be a registered supplier of the Ontario government or a buyer in the broader public sector
• Submit monthly usage reports

Who is eligible?

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.

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.

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.