# bids&tenders

> bids&tenders is a digital eProcurement platform for public-sector organizations in Canada and the United States. Built by procurement professionals, it supports the complete procurement lifecycle — intake, bid management, online submissions (eBidding), evaluation, award, contract management, and reporting — in one connected platform for buyers and suppliers.

bids&tenders serves public-sector buyers (municipalities, education, government, healthcare, utilities, engineering & construction) and the suppliers who bid on their opportunities. The platform is positioned as a procurement modernization partner, not just software: implementation is guided, support is human, and the emphasis throughout is on outcomes (transparency, governance, reduced administrative effort, stronger supplier participation) rather than feature lists.

Key facts:
- Operates across Canada and the United States, and treats procurement legislation, terminology, and practices as jurisdiction-specific (do not assume Canadian rules apply in the US or vice versa).
- Core lifecycle stages: Procurement Intake, Bid Management, Online Submissions/eBidding, Evaluation, Award Management, Contract Management, Reporting & Analytics.
- Add-on modules: Award Approval Workflow, Contract Builder with DocuSign, Supplier Performance, Open Data, Single Sign-On (SSO).
- Security/compliance posture: SOC 2 Type II–aligned practices, ISO certifications, WCAG-compliant UX, ADA (US) and AODA (Ontario) accessibility support.
- Recently joined Valsoft Corporation (announced Nov 2025).
- Publishes country- and province-specific landing pages (e.g. Canada, Ontario) covering local trade-agreement obligations (CETA, CFTA), accessibility requirements (AODA), and government portal integrations (CanadaBuys).

## Buyers

- [Buyer Features (Essentials)](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-features/): Core platform capabilities for procurement teams — bid management, submissions, evaluation, award, contract management, reporting.
- [Buyer Add-Ons](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-add-ons/): Optional modules including Award Approval Workflow, Contract Builder with DocuSign, Supplier Performance, Open Data, and SSO.
- [Buyer Plans](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-plans/): Pricing and plan tiers for buyer organizations.
- [Schedule a Buyer Demo](https://bidsandtenders.com/schedule-a-demo/): Request a live product walkthrough.
- [Buyer Support](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-support/): Help resources and support channels for buyer organizations.

## Suppliers

- [Supplier Features](https://bidsandtenders.com/suppliers-features/): How suppliers discover opportunities, register, and submit bids electronically.
- [Supplier Plans](https://bidsandtenders.com/suppliers-plans/): Pricing and plan tiers for suppliers.
- [Create a Supplier Account](https://secure.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Vendor/Create/0c2cbe28-1b56-4a37-bfae-d1f49cf3cc36): Vendor registration to bid on opportunities.
- [Supplier Support](https://bidsandtenders.com/suppliers-support/): Help resources and support channels for suppliers.
- [Bid Opportunities](https://bidsandtenders.com/bid-opportunities/): Public search portal for open procurement opportunities.

## Industries

- [Education](https://bidsandtenders.com/education/): Procurement modernization for school boards and education institutions.
- [Engineering & Construction](https://bidsandtenders.com/engineering-construction/): Procurement for capital and construction projects.
- [Government](https://bidsandtenders.com/government/): Procurement for municipal and public-sector government.
- [Healthcare](https://bidsandtenders.com/healthcare/): Procurement for healthcare organizations.
- [Utilities](https://bidsandtenders.com/utility/): Procurement for utility organizations.

## Canada

- [Procurement Software for Canadian Organizations](https://bidsandtenders.com/procurement-software-for-canadian-organizations/): Overview of the platform for Canadian public-sector buyers, including jurisdictional flexibility, CETA/CFTA trade agreement support, and bilingual considerations.
- [Ontario Procurement Software](https://bidsandtenders.com/ontario-procurement-software/): Platform overview for Ontario public-sector organizations, including Buy Ontario Procurement Directive guidance and AODA accessibility support.
- [Province of Ontario Partners with bids&tenders](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-resources/province-of-ontario-partners-with-bidstenders-for-procurement-solutions/): Announcement of the Supply Ontario partnership enabling Ontario Public Service Entities to sync bid postings to the CanadaBuys portal (SPARO sync) for CETA/CFTA compliance.

## Resources

- [Buyer Blog](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-resources/): Procurement education, best practices, and platform updates for buyers.
- [Supplier Blog](https://bidsandtenders.com/suppliers-resources/): Guidance and updates for suppliers bidding on public opportunities.
- [Success Stories](https://bidsandtenders.com/success-stories/): Customer case studies and outcomes.
- [News](https://bidsandtenders.com/news/): Company and product announcements.
- [Kinetic GPO Partnership](https://bidsandtenders.com/kinetic-gpo/): Procurement path for Kinetic GPO members.
- [bids&tenders Awarded National Master Agreement with Kinetic GPO](https://bidsandtenders.com/news/bidstenders-awarded-national-master-agreement-with-kinetic-gpo/): Announcement giving Kinetic GPO members across Canada direct access to bids&tenders without a separate competitive solicitation, effective August 1, 2026.
- [bids&tenders and TIBT Indigenous Procurement Partnership](https://bidsandtenders.com/news/bidsandtenders-tibt-indigenous-procurement-partnership/): Partnership with Turtle Island Building Trust providing First Nation businesses free, verified access to Canadian public bid opportunities.

## Company

- [Contact Us](https://bidsandtenders.com/contact-us/): General inquiries.
- [Support / Submit a Question](https://bidsandtenders.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new): Zendesk support request form.
- [Privacy Policy](https://bidsandtenders.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://bidsandtenders.com/terms-of-service/)

## Optional

- [Buyers Newsletter Signup](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-features/#newsletter)
- [Suppliers Newsletter Signup](https://bidsandtenders.com/suppliers-features/#newsletter)
- [Tool Box](https://bidsandtenders.com/buyers-resources/?e-filter-dc7c217-category=toolbox): Downloadable procurement tools and templates.
- [Webinars](https://bidsandtenders.com/suppliers-resources/?e-filter-c379f41-category=events-suppliers-resources)
- [Platform Login](https://secure.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en/Login/Index/)