Procurement Assistance Canada�s coaching service provides personalized assistance to businesses owned or led by diverse groups who have had limited success bidding on federal government opportunities.
PSPC�s coaching service was designed as a permanent addition to Procurement Assistance Canada�s service offering that goes beyond its existing outreach services. The objective of the service is to help experienced bidders from diverse socio-economic groups across Canada address some of the most commonly perceived barriers in procurement.
The coaching service includes:
- An introductory meeting with a coach to review the procurement process and prepare for coaching discussions;
- 3 hours of one-on-one coaching;
- Personalized assistance to address the specific areas of bidding where your business requires additional support;
- Activities and discussion to address the most common questions from unsuccessful bidders: how to find the best opportunities for your business, how to create compliant bids, how to create a custom bidding roadmap for your business, how to create a bidding template from the solicitation documents; and,
- A participant guide with bidding resources and tools.
Participation criteria
Participating businesses must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Your business is at least 51% owned or managed by an equity-deserving group (Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, persons with disabilities, racialized communities, and women);
- Your business has previously bid on federal government opportunities with limited success (e.g. 3 or fewer contracts in the past 3 years);
- Your business has a�Procurement Business Number (PBN); and,
- Your business intends to bid on future federal�tender�opportunities.*
*Exclusions: The coaching service does not apply to businesses who submit primarily through Professional Services systems: Centralized Professionals Services Solution (CPSS), Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS), Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS), Temporary Help Services (THS). Also excluded: Directory of linguistic services suppliers - Translation Bureau and SELECT (Construction, Engineering and Architecture).
Application process
Applying for coaching is a short two-step process:
- You will complete a brief set of screening questions to determine if your business meets the eligibility criteria for coaching.
- If your business is eligible, you will be invited to continue to the application form.
For More Information: Procurement Assistance Canada Coaching Service
