Events, seminars and webinars help explain the procurement policies and practices of the Ontario government and provide information and tips on:
- procurement policy
- becoming a vendor of record
- marketing your goods and services to the Ontario government
Training is available for both Buyers and Vendors.
For Buyers
Contact [email protected] to schedule training for your team.
Corporate reporting information session
Supply Ontario (SO) collects data and reports on public sector procurements per the obligations of procurement directives and trade agreements.
The corporate reporting information session will provide guidance on the scope of reporting and how to complete and submit report templates to the Supply Chain Data Collection Portal (SCDCP).
*Note: This training webinar is for Ministry, Agency and BPS Buyers only. Three sessions are offered for your convenience and cover the same material. Users do not need attend more than one session. Please email [email protected] to request a link to the meeting invite. Please include the name of your organization and date you are planning to attend in the email.
June 11, 2026: 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. ET (English Session)
June 18, 2026 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. ET (English Session)
June 25, 2026 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. ET (English Session)
For Vendors
Registered vendors can sell goods and services to the Ontario Public Service. Most of these goods and services are sold to the government through contracts. Many of our contracts are also available to municipalities and the broader public sector.
Training on how to do business with the government of Ontario and the step-by-step process of how to submit a bid is available.
Vendor Procurement Training
How to Do Business with Ontario
Learn about procurement policies and directives in Ontario, how to access procurement opportunities, helpful tips about preparing a bid response, and how to market yourself to the right people.
Next session:
July 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST.
How to Register and Navigate the Ontario Tenders Portal
Learn the rules of government procurement in Ontario, understand your role as a vendor and learn the step-by-step procurement process.
Next session:
June 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST
We recommend attending the How to Do Business with Ontario webinar prior to attending How to Register and Navigate the Ontario Tenders Portal.
Contact [email protected] if your group or association would like to have a seminar delivered as part of your program or event.