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Procurement modernization

Alberta’s government is managing taxpayers’ money better by improving how it does business with the private sector.

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Overview

Government is working with private sector partners to improve the flow of information and make it easier and simpler for companies of all sizes to bid on government contracts.

The province is reviewing supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement and is removing barriers so more job creators across the province can bid on public projects.

Modernizing government procurement will drive economic growth and ensure maximum return on taxpayers’ investments.

The government spends about $5 billion each year on purchasing goods, services, and construction.

Highlights

Project updates

  • June 11, 2024 – Modernized Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) launched.
  • May 2024 – The government implemented a procurement council through 2 longstanding construction committees.

Project timeline 

Procurement council

  • Fall 2024 – Vendor engagement, vendor survey

Category management

  • Ongoing: Category implementation
  • July – October 2024 – Procurement process standardization and optimization
  • July – October 2024 – Procurement Training Program development

Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC)

  • June – October 2024 – Post launch support for APC users (hypercare)