Register now: There’s a Small and Medium Enterprise Procurement Fair in the VMC on Oct. 16
Procurement Assistance Canada – Ontario Region (PAC-OR), in partnership with the City of Vaughan and other stakeholders, is hosting an in-person Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Procurement Fair on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Vaughan Studios & Event Space (200 Apple Mill Rd.).
Don’t miss this opportunity – registration is required, so secure your spot before Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m.
This one-day event will help small and medium-sized enterprises learn how to access business opportunities with different levels of government and industry. Attendees will have the chance to:
connect with procurement representatives from federal, provincial, municipal and industry organizations.
explore procurement systems and discover new business opportunities.
learn about current and upcoming green procurement initiatives.
participate in business-to-government (B2G) procurement meetings.
network with government officials at the expo.
enjoy a complimentary light lunch.
Spotlight on Vaughan Procurement Services
The City is proud to be a partner for this event. Vaughan’s Procurement Services department is responsible for acquiring goods, services, equipment, and capital projects in an open, fair and transparent process.
Vaughan uses a competitive bid process through its bids and tenders portal to provide businesses with easy access to opportunities.
In 2024, the City received the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute for the seventh consecutive year.
Vaughan also earned accreditation for Quality Public Procurement from the Institute of Public Procurement, valid through 2026.
Procurement Services strives for the highest ethical standards in all supplier relationships, complying with professional codes of conduct and ensuring integrity throughout the process.
Learn more about how to do business with the City of Vaughan at vaughan.ca/procurement.
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