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    • 13 Sep 2023
    • 17 Jan 2024
    • 5 sessions
    • Webinar
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    The BBABC and Procurement Assistance Canada have carefully curated a master workshop for you. This workshop is intended to ensure you have a full understanding of how to read, interpret, and  respond to the tender.

    Sept 13th - Session 1

    Understanding tenders on Canada Buys

    What do RFP, RFI, RFSA, ITT mean?  Join BBABC and Procurement Assistance Canada as we walk you through Canadabuys, the new Government of Canada Tendering website.  We will be giving tips and tricks on navigating the website and how to find opportunities that are relevant to your businesses including searching for a specific tender, subscription and notification alerts, support for suppliers and entrepreneurs throughout the procurement process, and more! We will also explain the difference in the types of tenders you find on Canada buys so that you can more easily assess the opportunities and find the right ones for your business to bid on.  

     

    Oct 11th - Session 2                      

    Dissecting a Service Tender

    Have you ever looked at a service tender and thought where do I start? We know reading and comprehending tenders are no simple task.  Procurement Assistance Canada is offering a workshop on what to do once you have found a relevant service tender for your business to bid on.   Join us as we guide your through a tender document, explaining each section, and engaging in discussion regarding the purpose and next steps you need to take to prepare your bid. The key objective of the workshop is to provide guidance on key aspects to focus on to ensure you are well equipped to begin the tender process with confidence.  

    Oct 25th - Session 3

    Dissecting a Goods Tender

    Have you ever looked at a goods tender and thought where do I start?  We know reading and comprehending tenders are no simple task.  Procurement Assistance Canada is offering a workshop on what to do once you have found a relevant goods tender for your business to bid on.   Join us as we guide your through a tender document, explaining each section, and engaging in discussion regarding the purpose and next steps you need to take to prepare your bid. The key objective of the workshop is to provide a guidance on key aspects to focus on to ensure you are well equipped to begin the tender process with confidence.  

    Nov 15th - Session 4

    Role change, how contracting authorities evaluate proposals.

    Are you curious to view bid proposals through the lens of the contract authority and how they evaluate them?  Understanding the contract authority’s perspective is fundamental in the bid solicitation process. Contract authorities are responsible for assessing bids and awarding contracts. We will be discussing several key factors that impact the mandatory, technical or point rated and financial evaluation criteria. By gaining insights into their evaluation criteria, you will be better positioned to respond to the tenders you find on Canada Buys. Our goal is to increase your knowledge and understanding of the evaluation process.

    Jan 17th - Session 5

    Recap and Open Q&A on Procurement

    Need a refresher after holidays? We held four workshops helping you understand the tenders on Canada Buys, dissecting goods and service tenders, and how contracting authorities evaluate proposals. In this session, we will briefly review previous workshops, facilitate Q&A to exchange information, address key concerns and provide clarity on various aspects. Join us to get ready for successful bidding!  


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