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Complete Archive

SO, SA & VOR Primers

Complete Archive

2021

September 24, 2021 | Primer: PWGSC Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
September 21, 2021 | New Treasury Board Directive on the Management of Procurement
August 7, 2021 | Government of Canada Procurement Change: Transitioning from GSIN Codes to United Nations Standard Products and Services codes (UNSPSC)

2020

October 30, 2020 | Help Shape the Government of Canada’s Methods of Supply for Professional Services
October 30, 2020 | Primer: PWGSC TSPS Task-Based Supply Arrangement
October 30, 2020 | TSPS Task Based Standing Offer to Be Discontinued
August 5, 2020 | Managing Contract Disputes with Public Services and Procurement Canada
July 3, 2020 | Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) Replaces NAFTA
July 2, 2020 | Learning Services Standing Offer Median Rates
June 23, 2020 | Government of Ontario Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Contractor Services
May 1, 2020 | Health Services Added to Government of Canada Supply Arrangements
April 30, 2020 | Primer: PWGSC Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
April 22, 2020 | Government of Ontario Replaces Task-Based I&IT Services VOR Arrangement
February 18, 2020 | Primer: PWGSC Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) SA
February 17, 2020 | [ARCHIVED] NAFTA Threshold raised to $108,400 for 2020-2021

2019

October 4, 2019 | Access NATO Procurement Opportunities from BuyandSell
August 29, 2019 | Changes to Professional Services Supply Arrangement Tier 1/Tier 2 Thresholds
August 17, 2019 | Amendments to the Government of Canada’s Contracts Regulations
August 15, 2019 | Primer: PWGSC Temporary Help Services (THS) Supply Arrangement
July 12, 2019 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC TSPS Task-Based Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
July 11, 2019 | TSPS SO Median Rates 2018
July 11, 2019 | Primer: PWGSC Events Planning and Management Services Supply Arrangement
March 1, 2019 | [Archived] Primer: PWGSC Temporary Help Services (THS) Supply Arrangement
February 28, 2019 | PWGSC Graphic Design National Master Standing Offer (NMSO)
February 1, 2019 | [Archived] Primer: PWGSC Temporary Help Services (THS) Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
January 31, 2019 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
January 18, 2019 | Primer: PWGSC Professional Audit and Support Services (PASS) Supply Arrangement
January 9, 2019 | [ARCHIVED] Learning Services Standing Offer Median Rates

2018

November 19, 2018 | Primer: PWGSC Communication Marketing Management Supply Arrangement
November 6, 2018 | RFI: SaaS Method of Supply (GC Cloud)
October 26, 2018 | Primer: Government of Ontario Information & Information Technology (I&IT) Solutions Consulting Services Vendor of Record
October 24, 2018 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC TSPS Task-Based Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
September 28, 2018 | [ARCHIVED] Notice of Proposed Procurement: Upcoming Consultations on Establishing a Method of Supply for SaaS Requirements
August 15, 2018 | {ARCHIVE] Primer: PWGSC Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
April 18, 2018 | Primer: PWGSC ProServices Supply Arrangement
March 28, 2018 | Micro-Procurement of Open Source Code Through the Government of Canada Developers Exchange (GCDevExchange)
March 1, 2018 | Primer: Ontario Learning and Training Services VOR
February 6, 2018 | New Online Learning Tool for Company Security Officers and Applicants
February 6, 2018 | Primer: Ontario MGCS Management Consulting Services VOR
February 6, 2018 | [Archived] NAFTA Threshold raised to $106,000 for 2018-2019

2017

June 19, 2017 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC ProServices Supply Arrangement
April 3, 2017 | Notice of Proposed Procurement: Shared Services Canada’s Software Licensing Vehicle
March 14, 2017 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
March 10, 2017 | [Archived] Primer: PWGSC Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) SO and SA
February 13, 2017 | Government of Canada – Contract Security Program Webinar Learning Series
February 10, 2017 | Mandatory Electronic Fingerprints Requirement Now in Place for Government of Canada Contractors
February 9, 2017 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: Ontario MGCS Management Consulting Services VOR
February 9, 2017 | New Procure-To-Pay Portal for Shared Services Canada Suppliers

2016

November 8, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC TSPS Task-Based Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
November 8, 2016 | Primer: PWGSC TSPS Solutions-Based Supply Arrangement
August 4, 2016 | New Procure-To-Pay Portal for Shared Services Canada Suppliers
August 3, 2016 | Contract Security Program: Mandatory Electronic Fingerprinting Coming in Fall 2016
August 2, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) SO/SA
May 9, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Updated Dates and Information regarding Government of Canada Standing Offers/Supply Arrangements, and Ontario Vendor of Record Arrangements
May 6, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC to Offer Company Security Officer (CSO) Training Sessions in Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Saskatoon, Vancouver and Victoria in 2016
February 11, 2016 | City of Ottawa to Host All Request for Quotation (RFQ) Opportunities Under $100,000 on MERX.com
January 21, 2016 | 2015 TBIPS SO Median Rates Published
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Updated Dates and Information regarding Government of Canada Standing Offers/Supply Arrangements, and Ontario Vendor of Record Arrangements
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] NAFTA Threshold raised to $89,600 for 2016-2017
January 20, 2016 | Primer: Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS) Supply Arrangement
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) SO/SA
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC TSPS Task-Based Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC TSPS Solutions-Based Supply Arrangement
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC ProServices Supply Arrangement
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: Ontario MGCS Management Consulting Services VOR
January 20, 2016 | Primer: Government of Ontario Task-Based Information & Information Technology Services Vendor of Record
January 20, 2016 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: PWGSC Professional Audit and Support Services (PASS) Supply Arrangement

2015

July 13, 2015 | 2015 TSPS SO Median Rates Published
July 13, 2015 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC Seeks Feedback on Temporary Help Services
May 26, 2015 | [ARCHIVED] Government of Canada Procurement Change: Transitioning from GSIN Codes to United Nations Standard Products and Services codes (UNSPSC)
April 24, 2015 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC to Offer Company Security Officer (CSO) Training Sessions in Calgary, Montreal, Richmond, Victoria, Halifax and Ottawa in Spring and Summer 2015
January 29, 2015 | New Primers Page – Your Guide to Standing Offers, Supply Arrangements and Vendor of Record Arrangements
January 23, 2015 | PWGSC ProServices Supply Arrangement – No Renewal until 2017, Quarterly Refresh Periods Added
January 20, 2015 | [ARCHIVED] Upcoming Dates: TSPS and TBIPS Renewals, Other Supply Arrangements and VORs
January 16, 2015 | [ARCHIVED] Free webinar on “How to obtain a security clearance with the Industrial Security Program” – PWGSC (January 20, 2015)
January 12, 2015 | [ARCHIVED] Learning Services Standing Offer Adjusted Median Rates

2014

November 4, 2014 | PWGSC Relocates National Capital Region Bid Receiving Unit on Temporary Basis as of Nov 13, 2014
October 23, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] Supply Ontario hosts Reverse Trade Show for Suppliers Toronto Nov 4, 2014
August 12, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] TBIPS SO Median Rates Published
August 8, 2014 | Independents/Firms who provide services to the Government of Canada (even as subcontractors/independent contractors to other firms) must register in the Industrial Security Program
July 22, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC to Offer Company Security Officer (CSO) Training Sessions in Halifax, Ottawa and Toronto, Sept-Oct 2014
July 11, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] 2014 TSPS SO Median Rates Published
July 9, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] Expression of Interest: Temporary Help Services Advisory Committee(THSAC)
April 7, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] Attend the Defense Procurement Information Session
February 7, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] NAFTA Threshold raised slightly for 2014-2015
February 3, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] Update: Potential 2014 Renewal Dates for Federal Supply Arrangements
January 24, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) Innovation Forum 2014
January 20, 2014 | [ARCHIVED] ProServices to go live soon. Target date for next opportunity to qualify announced.

2013

December 20, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Update: Ontario Management Consulting Services VOR – Due January 22, 2014
December 17, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] SBIPS Update: Renewal delayed until early 2014
December 13, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Primer for Existing Vendors: Government of Ontario Management Consulting Services Vendor of Record – Due January 22, 2014
December 13, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Primer for New Vendors: Government of Ontario Management Consulting Services Vendor of Record – Due January 22, 2014
November 27, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Ontario MGS Task-Based Information & Information Technology Services VOR Renewal RFP expected to be posted in March 2014
November 26, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Ontario MGS Management Consulting Services VOR Renewal RFP to come Friday (likely)
November 25, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Updates to Buyandsell.gc.ca/Tenders – Improved search function and more
November 22, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Presentation Slides from the Nov. 19, 2013 Ontario MGS Task-Based I&IT and Management Consulting Services VOR Information Sessions
November 22, 2013 | What is involved in a sound sole-source contract?
November 22, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Updates on the Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement
November 21, 2013 | Did You Know? Organization Security Clearances Expire!
November 20, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Highlights from the Ontario MGS Vendor of Record Information Sessions – Nov 19, 2013
November 14, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Update on the SBIPS Supply Arrangement
November 13, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Updates on ProServices, TBIPS, and TSPS Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements
November 12, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Federal Contracting Discussion with the Deputy Procurement Ombudsman – November 27, 2013
November 12, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC offering two Company Security Officer (CSO) Training Sessions – November 26-27 and November 28-29, 2013
November 12, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Welcome Lianne Ellis to The Proposal Centre team
November 7, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Selling to the Government of Ontario? VOR Information Sessions to be held on November 19
July 30, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC considering a Two-Step Bid Evaluation Process
June 5, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] BuyandSell Tenders Service Updates from PWGSC
June 4, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Public Notice from PWGSC regarding Buyandsell.gc.ca Tenders
June 3, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Update on Buyandsell.gc.ca Tenders
June 3, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Transition from MERX to BuyandSell Tenders: What you need to know and do today
May 16, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] ProServices Supply Arrangement Bidder’s Conference: May 30, 2013
May 13, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Sorting through which Supply Arrangements or Standing Offers are right for you: TSPS, TBIPS, ProServices, THS, Solutions vs. Task
April 26, 2013 | PRIMER: National Procurement Strategy for Communications Services (a guest blog by Marion Soublière)
April 23, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: Government of Ontario Management Consulting Services VOR – Due May 17, 2013
April 22, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: TSPS Task-Based Professional Services Request for Supply Arrangement, Due: May 28, 2013
April 22, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Primer: ProServices Request for Supply Arrangement
April 21, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Government tenders get new home – Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders
February 26, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] TSPS Draft released on MERX! Full list of categories available
February 22, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] Multi-Tier Seminar for Doing Business with Government (Ottawa) – Federal, Provincial, and Municipal
February 18, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] ProServices Primer: What you need to know about the Draft Request for Supply Arrangement
February 18, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC ProServices Supply Arrangement – Full List of Categories
February 12, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] TBIPS – A mandatory supply arrangement and standing offer for providing IT Services to the Government of Canada – Do you qualify?
January 21, 2013 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC TBIPS (task-based informatics professional services) – Due March 4, 2013

2012

December 4, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] Ontario Government seeks Tendering Services Provider – Will this lead to improvements?
November 19, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] Changes made to TBIPS for the upcoming refresh
November 17, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] TEMS/CPSA being migrated to TBIPS and TSPS
November 17, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] Updates to Professional Services Strategy – New dates for TBIPS, TSPS, and ProServices
October 12, 2012 | Save the trees, but what about the coyotes?
October 4, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] So what? How does the Professional Services National Procurement Strategy affect how I do business with the government?
September 27, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC ProServices Consultation Presentation Slides
September 25, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] Backgrounder: PWGSC’s Professional Services National Procurement Strategy
September 19, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] PWGSC Consultations on ProServices, the Government of Canada’s new way to buy professional services under $78,500
July 29, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] ProServices replaces PS Online and changes how the Federal Government contracts for Professional Services
February 23, 2012 | [ARCHIVED] Removing Barriers: Small and Medium Enterprises need to Speak Up

2011

November 13, 2011 | The Mad Dash to the Finish Line… “Never Again”
November 13, 2011 | Know the System. Win More Often.