The BPS Supply Chain Secretariat is a branch of the Supply Chain Management Division, Ontario Shared Services, Ministry of Government Services. The office supports the adoption of leading supply chain and back office practices among the province’s broader public sector.

The BPS Supply Chain Secretariat oversees implementation of the BPS Procurement Directive, which sets out procurement rules in the purchase of goods and services with public funds under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010.

It manages the OntarioBuys program, which provides funding and advice to a wide range of projects that help broader public sector organizations modernize their supply chains and other back office processes.

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Revised Handbook
Updated information on legislation and electronic tendering, plus a revised list of potential buyers will help vendors seeking to do business with publicly funded organizations. Read the updated guide (PDF).

Collaborative Procurement in Ontario
Shared service organizations provide back-office services that help achieve efficiencies in operation. Check out a new, interactive map to locate shared service organizations in Ontario.

Procurement Guideline for Publicly Funded Organizations in Ontario
A new, plain language guide highlights principles and leading practices in procurement for publicly funded organizations in Ontario. Read the guide (PDF).

Procurement Guideline for Publicly Funded Organizations in Ontario (PDF)

Doing Business With the Ontario Broader Public Sector: A Guide For Small and Medium Enterprises (PDF)