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Statements of Ethics

Procurement Services strives for the highest standard of ethical practice in all business relationships with suppliers/contractors. As such, we comply with the ethical codes of the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA), Ontario Public Buyers Association and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP).
The staff of Procurement Services, in keeping with these codes of ethics, do not accept gratuities in any form.
 
SCMA Code of Ethics for Professionals in the Field of Supply Chain   Management 
 
As a professional body, the Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) has a duty to provide guidance to its affiliated Institutes/Corporation and their members on the standards of behaviour and ethical conduct with respect to membership in SCMA. As professionals in supply chain management, members are obliged to comply with the Code of Ethics (the Code) prescribed by SCMA and adopted by the Institutes/Corporation to uphold the integrity of the profession, the Institutes/Corporation and SCMA as a whole. Click
 
OPBA Statement of Ethics for Public Purchasers 
 
The Ontario Public Buyers Association's Code of Ethics is based upon the following tenets and members of OPBA attempt to consistently practice their profession and deal with their day-to-day responsibilities according to these principles. Members are encouraged to display this statement in their departments as well as in other locations in their agencies. Click
 
NIGP Code of Ethics
 
The Institute believes, and it is a condition of membership, that the following ethical principles should govern the conduct of every person employed by a public-sector procurement or materials management organization. Click
                                               
Bid Opportunities       
                                                                                
Visit our Bid Opportunities Portal Click  to create an account, view bids or register as a plan taker.
 
Cooperative Purchasing
 
The City of Vaughan along with all other York Region Municipalities, School Boards, York Regional Police and Children's Aid Society are members of the York Purchasing Co-operative. Member Agencies realize savings by combining individual requirements and seeking bids for larger volumes of goods and services.         
 
Procurement Services Hours of Operations
 
Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments may be arranged from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  
 
Corporate Procurement Policy
 
We believe in, and actively promote, an open, transparent, competitive environment that benefits the purchaser and the supplier. We purchase goods and services and construction related projects, capital equipment based on definitive specifications, quality of products and service, advantageous price and delivery practices, and value-added features which enable City staff to deliver quality services to the residents of Vaughan in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Click
 
 

 Contact Information

 

Phone:
905-832-8555

Location:
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Level 100
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
 

 Related Services

 
  • About Procurement Services
  • Bid Opportunities
  • Information for Vendors
  • Vendor Registration
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • PS-003 Corporate Procurement Policy
  • Insurance Form (PDF)
  • Standard Terms and Conditions of Purchase (PDF)
  • Canadian Public Procurement Council
  • Institute for Supply Management
  • National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
  • Ontario Public Buyers Association
  • Supply Chain Management Association
  • Feasibility Assessment for a Fair Wage Policy Report by Prism Economics and Analysis (PDF)
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