Becoming pre-qualified

Steps on how to become a pre-qualified Supplier under ProServices

Step 1

• Download the Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) document from CanadaBuys (A link to the RFSA notice on CanadaBuys can now be found on the ProServices home page)
• Make sure to download all amendments and attachments to the RFSA
• The RFSA contains all the information and instructions necessary to bid. We strongly encourage bidders to carefully read and go through the solicitation document.

Step 2

• If your company does not yet have a CPSS ePortal account, enrol in the Centralized Professional Services (CPSS) e-Portal via Enrolment Instructions - Suppliers
• Log into the CPSS e-Portal Supplier Module via Supplier Credential Verification

Step 3

• Complete and submit the online response template via the Data Collection Component of the CPSS ePortal as per the instructions in the Request For Supply Arrangement (RFSA) document in Step 1
• Quick Tip: Check out Supplier Easy Steps – for Data Collection Component on how to complete the online response template
• The paper elements of supplier bids will be requested by ProServices during the bid evaluation period

Step 4

• Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) will perform evaluations on submitted online responses
• After the evaluation is complete, the supply arrangements will be awarded

Date modified:

2024-05-21