Why You Need to Watch and What You're Looking For (Introduction Video)
Why You Need to Watch and What You're Looking For (Introduction Video)
How to Find Government of Canada Standing Offers (GOODS)
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A Word from the Founder
A Word from the Founder
START HERE: Registering for the SAP Ariba Business Network (DON'T SKIP THIS!)
Introduction
Step One: Register on SAP Ariba Business Network (Video Walk-Through)
Step Two: Filling out the Government of Canada Survey (Video Walk-Through)
Step Three: Completing Your SAP Ariba Business Network Profile (Video Walk-Through)
Bonus: Getting Your D-U-N-S Number
Important Links
Terms You Should Know
MODULE 1 – Understanding Procurement Vehicles for Goods
Standing Offers vs Supply Arrangements & Regional vs National Procurement (Introduction Video)
Lesson 1: What is a Standing Offer (RFSO)?
Lesson 2: What is a Supply Arrangement (RFSA)?
Lesson 3: National vs Regional Procurement Opportunities
MODULE 2 – Finding Opportunities on CanadaBuys
Navigating CanadaBuys (Introduction Video)
Step 1: Access the Platform
Step 2: Apply Core Filters
Step 3: Use Commodity Strategy
Step 4: Dissecting the RFSO (Video Walk-Through)
Step 5: Determine Fit
Key Takeaway
Exercise #1: Finding Procurement Opportunities on CanadaBuys
MODULE 3 – Using SOSA Open Data for Market Intelligence
What is SOSA Open Data & Why is it Useful? (Introduction Video)
Step 1: Access SOSA Dataset
Step 2: Open and Review Key Columns
Step 3: Identify Your Commodity
Step 4: Interpret Competition
Step 5: Analyze Expiry Dates
Step 6: Identify Buying Departments
Exercise #2: Exploring SOSA Open Data
Bonus: Search Government Contracts Over $10,000
MODULE 4 – Building a Procurement Watch System
Why You Need to Watch and What You're Looking For (Introduction Video)
Step 1: Save Searches in CanadaBuys
Step 2: Build a Tracker Spreadsheet
Step 3: Monitor Renewal Cycles
Step 4: Review Opportunities Strategically
Step 5: Maintain Consistency
Exercise #3: Building Your Procurement Watch System
Course Wrap-Up
Recap
Next Steps: Preparing to Participate in Federal Procurement
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How to Find Government of Canada Standing Offers (GOODS)
Buy now
Learn more
A Word from the Founder
A Word from the Founder
START HERE: Registering for the SAP Ariba Business Network (DON'T SKIP THIS!)
Introduction
Step One: Register on SAP Ariba Business Network (Video Walk-Through)
Step Two: Filling out the Government of Canada Survey (Video Walk-Through)
Step Three: Completing Your SAP Ariba Business Network Profile (Video Walk-Through)
Bonus: Getting Your D-U-N-S Number
Important Links
Terms You Should Know
MODULE 1 – Understanding Procurement Vehicles for Goods
Standing Offers vs Supply Arrangements & Regional vs National Procurement (Introduction Video)
Lesson 1: What is a Standing Offer (RFSO)?
Lesson 2: What is a Supply Arrangement (RFSA)?
Lesson 3: National vs Regional Procurement Opportunities
MODULE 2 – Finding Opportunities on CanadaBuys
Navigating CanadaBuys (Introduction Video)
Step 1: Access the Platform
Step 2: Apply Core Filters
Step 3: Use Commodity Strategy
Step 4: Dissecting the RFSO (Video Walk-Through)
Step 5: Determine Fit
Key Takeaway
Exercise #1: Finding Procurement Opportunities on CanadaBuys
MODULE 3 – Using SOSA Open Data for Market Intelligence
What is SOSA Open Data & Why is it Useful? (Introduction Video)
Step 1: Access SOSA Dataset
Step 2: Open and Review Key Columns
Step 3: Identify Your Commodity
Step 4: Interpret Competition
Step 5: Analyze Expiry Dates
Step 6: Identify Buying Departments
Exercise #2: Exploring SOSA Open Data
Bonus: Search Government Contracts Over $10,000
MODULE 4 – Building a Procurement Watch System
Why You Need to Watch and What You're Looking For (Introduction Video)
Step 1: Save Searches in CanadaBuys
Step 2: Build a Tracker Spreadsheet
Step 3: Monitor Renewal Cycles
Step 4: Review Opportunities Strategically
Step 5: Maintain Consistency
Exercise #3: Building Your Procurement Watch System
Course Wrap-Up
Recap
Next Steps: Preparing to Participate in Federal Procurement