SEAO electronic tendering system
grant_single|update April 26, 2025
QC, Canada
Quebec public contracting opportunities for entrepreneurs
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate November 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Québec (SCT)
- Gouvernement du Québec
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|preview
Get access to government contracting opportunities from Quebec public agencies, including municipalities. Register to get additional information, advanced keyword searches and email notifications.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 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
grant_single_labels|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
SEAO primarily targets public entities in Quebec, including ministries, government bodies, educational networks, health and social services organizations, municipalities, state corporations with commercial or industrial aims, non-profit organizations, cooperatives, and private enterprises. Additionally, private businesses and non-governmental entities can utilize the SEAO to access public market opportunities and tender documents.
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
grant_single_labels|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
grant_single_labels|apply
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.
grant_single_labels|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.
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