How much funding can be received?

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Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 50,000

Set up a community kitchen to address food insecurity

$ 60,000

Develop a telemedicine platform to improve healthcare access

$ 40,000

Open a new organic grocery store

$ 20,000

Create a digital literacy initiative for seniors

$ 35,000

Launch a recycling education program in schools

$ 100,000

Expand a solar panel manufacturing facility

Eligibility criteria of the SEAO electronic tendering system program

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.

Who is eligible?

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

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.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

Eligibility criteria of the SEAO electronic tendering system program

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

How to apply to the SEAO electronic tendering system program

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.

Registration as a supplier

Register with the SEAO as a subscribed or unsubscribed supplier.
Choose your subscription mode to access the tender documents.

Order of documents

Access the tender documents via SEAO by paying the applicable fees.
Note that these orders are final and non-refundable.

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.

Submission of the proposal

Submit your offer before the deadline indicated in the notice.

Follow-up on the decision

Consult the SEAO to find out the results of the bid opening and the awarding of the contract.

Additional information

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.