This is the recording of a webinar hosted by Women's Enterprise Centre in September 2020 in partnership with the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises. To view free upcoming sessions visit wec.ca/WECafe.

Did you know – The Government of Canada purchases between $20$25 billion of goods, services, and construction each year. Many of the suppliers of these goods are small businesses. Finding and Bidding on Opportunities with the Federal Government can provide a fantastic way to grow your revenue.

Get an overview of buyandsell.gc.ca, which offers access to all the Government of Canada’s tenders and other related procurement information. You’ll receive guidance on the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and general information on the government bidding and evaluation process.

During this session you will learn how to:
Search for government tenders and contract history
Keep track of opportunities on buyandsell.gc.ca
Understand the different types of opportunities available

You will also receive guidance on:
Standing offers and supply arrangements with the federal government
The Request for Proposal (RFP) process
The bid evaluation and submission process