How to Find Government of Canada Standing Offers (GOODS)
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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
Discussions
Apr 11
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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Next Steps: Preparing to Participate in Federal Procurement