PAC — Help for Small and Medium Enterprises
Canada
Free advice on how to sell to the Government of Canada
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Expert Advice
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- Public Services and Procurement Canada
- Government of Canada
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<p>Want to understand how to sell to the Government of Canada? Access free seminars and webinars, or speak with an expert about the contracting process and how to find opportunities.</p>
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This grant assists small and medium enterprises in understanding and navigating the federal procurement process. Eligible activities focus on providing education and support to help these businesses access government contracting opportunities.
- Attend free seminars or workshops on the federal procurement process.
- Access personalized assistance to learn how to become a government supplier.
- Engage in coaching sessions to improve competitive bidding skills.
- Participate in events that facilitate connections with government buyers.
- Utilize resources to understand and improve bidding capabilities.
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$ 7,500
Conduct workshops and training for small businesses on preparing competitive bids
$ 15,000
Create a mobile application to simplify searching for government procurement opportunities
$ 8,000
Hosting a conference on navigating the federal procurement process for local entrepreneurs
$ 7,000
Provide personalized coaching on procurement bid preparations for Indigenous entrepreneurs
$ 7,000
Initiate a mentorship program connecting new entrepreneurs with experienced procurement specialists
$ 20,000
Develop an online platform to connect small businesses with federal procurement opportunities
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Understand the federal procurement process and find resources available to support your business. Learn about personalized assistance to help you navigate the procurement system and register for a procurement business number.
- Understand the federal procurement process
- Prepare to sell to the government
- Find suitable opportunities
- Prepare and submit competitive bids
- Attend seminars or business events
- Get personalized assistance
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Smaller and diverse businesses looking to sell their goods and services to the Government of Canada can apply for the services offered by Procurement Assistance Canada, part of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). These businesses should be interested in understanding the federal procurement process and accessing resources to help them bid on federal contracting opportunities.
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- Step 1: Understand the federal procurement process
- Learn the basics of procurement to decide if selling to the government is suitable for your business.
- Step 2: Discover how to prepare to sell to the government
- Understand the requirements and necessary preparations to become a supplier for the government.
- Step 3: Learn about searching for opportunities
- Find opportunities that match your business offerings.
- Step 4: Find an event
- Attend free seminars or business events to learn about the procurement process and how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada.
- Step 5: Get assistance with procurement
- Obtain personalized assistance to understand the federal procurement process and how to register for a procurement business number.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Applicants can access free seminars and web services to better understand the procurement process.
- Personalized assistance is available to help businesses navigate federal procurement processes.
- Procurement Assistance Canada provides regular events, including seminars and workshops, to assist businesses.
- The initiative aims to reduce barriers for smaller and diverse businesses in governmental contracting.
- The program advises on improving procurement tools and processes for easier access by smaller and diverse businesses.
