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Important Information

For Suppliers

NEW: As of April 1, 2024, updates were made to the Broader Public Sector (BPS), Procurement Directive and the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative Act was introduced. Further details regarding the new requirements were communicated to the university's active supplier community in April 2024.

We Want to do Business with You!

Queen’s University strives to procure all goods, services and construction using professional and ethical standards.

We’re in the business of offering opportunities in an open, fair and transparent way to all qualified suppliers in effort to achieve the best overall value for the University. Opportunities valued over $100,000 CAD (before taxes) can be found on Biddingo.

Queen’s follows legislation enacted by all levels of government to ensure compliance is met when procuring at various dollar thresholds. Visit the Policy and Legislation link on the Queen’s Strategic Procurement Site for more information.

 

Purchase Order (PO) Terms and Conditions (T&C):

Queen's current PO T&Cs are available here. This document is attached to all PO issued by the university.

 

Value Procurement Method
Up to $9,999 Procured through acQuire catalogue or on Queen's Procurement Card. Note, this excludes consulting services and CFI Orders.
$10,000-$49,999 Two (2) invitational quotations are mandatory for purchases of goods and or non-consulting (“professional”) services over $10,000 and under $50,000.  Purchases must be processed using a duly authorized Purchase Order.
$50,000-$99,999 Three (3) invitational quotations are mandatory for purchases of goods or non-consulting (‘professional’) services over $50,000. Purchases must be processed using a duly authorized Purchase Order.
$121,200 and greater Open Competitive (RFP) process is mandatory.  Contact Strategic Procurement Services for assistance.

 

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Don't forget, suppliers need insurance and WSIB BEFORE they begin working for us.

Contact insurance@queensu.ca if you have questions.