SEAO electronic tendering system
grant_single|update July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Quebec public contracting opportunities for entrepreneurs
summary
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- grant_single|noCondition
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- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
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Other Support
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Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec
Gouvernement du Québec
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Get access to government contracting opportunities from Quebec public agencies, including municipalities. Register to get additional information, advanced keyword searches and email notifications.
projects
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$ 60,000
Develop a telemedicine platform to improve healthcare access
$ 50,000
Set up a community kitchen to address food insecurity
$ 20,000
Create a digital literacy initiative for seniors
$ 40,000
Open a new organic grocery store
$ 35,000
Launch a recycling education program in schools
$ 100,000
Expand a solar panel manufacturing facility
admissibility
- Ministries and public agencies of the Quebec government's administration.
- Organizations within the education network, including school boards, CEGEPs, and universities.
- Organizations within the health and social services network, including hospitals, long-term care facilities (CHSLDs), local community service centers (CLSCs), and health and social services agencies.
- Municipalities and other municipal organizations.
- State enterprises with commercial or industrial purposes, and other public organizations as per applicable laws.
- Non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and private enterprises, as permitted.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
- Public sector organizations in Quebec (ministries and government bodies)
- Educational network organizations (school boards, CEGEPs, universities)
- Health and social services organizations (hospitals, long-term care centers, community service centers, health agencies)
- Municipalities and other municipal bodies
- State-owned enterprises with commercial or industrial orientation
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives and private companies
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Utilizing SEAO for tender notices publication by public bodies.
- Engagement in public tender submissions for contracts through SEAO.
- Exploration of public interest markets via SEAO notices.
- Qualification processes for service providers and contractors using SEAO.
- Homologation of products as specified in SEAO procurement notices.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
- Quebec
criteria
- Criterion 1: Eligibility of the project according to the defined priority areas
- Criterion 2: Clarity and relevance of the project description
- Criterion 3: Financial and economic viability of the project
- Criterion 4: Innovation and impact of the project on the community
- Criterion 5: Applicant's capacity to carry out the project
- Criterion 6: Compliance with administrative guidelines and deadlines
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1
Consultation of opinions
- Access the SEAO site to view available public procurement notices.
- Use the notice matching function to automate the receipt of notices that meet your criteria.
2
Registration as a supplier
- Register with the SEAO as a subscribed or unsubscribed supplier.
- Choose your subscription mode to access the tender documents.
3
Order of documents
- Access the tender documents via SEAO by paying the applicable fees.
- Note that these orders are final and non-refundable.
4
Preparation of the submission
- Write your submission in response to the consulted notice by following the steps and requirements mentioned.
- Prepare all the documents required by the notice.
5
Submission of the proposal
Submit your offer before the deadline indicated in the notice.
6
Follow-up on the decision
Consult the SEAO to find out the results of the bid opening and the awarding of the contract.
otherInfo
- SEAO includes a platform for matching notices, which alerts suppliers to relevant public tenders.
- Suppliers must pay a monthly subscription fee to access certain services of SEAO.
- All document orders placed through SEAO are non-refundable.
- Official tender documents are available electronically on SEAO; paper versions are for convenience and not official.
- SEAO customer service is available weekdays, offering support to users.
- Confidentiality of data transmitted via SEAO cannot be guaranteed, and users are responsible for safeguarding their passwords.
- The system operator reserves the right to modify usage conditions and fees with prior notice.
contact
418 646-0177
QC, Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions about the SEAO electronic tendering system Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SEAO electronic tendering system. 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.
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