Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) tenders
The Ottawa Catholic board runs a central Supply Chain and Risk Management shop and is in the middle of a Ministry-funded capital pipeline — eight approved projects including new schools and major additions. This page explains where OCSB tenders are posted and how construction suppliers qualify.
How Ottawa Catholic School Board procurement works
The OCSB's Supply Chain and Risk Management Department — formerly Purchasing and Administrative Services — procures the supplies, services, furniture and equipment the board needs, adhering to the Ontario Government's Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, trade agreements and other legislative requirements for fair, open and transparent processes.
Where OCSB bids are posted
All public opportunities from the department are advertised electronically on the eProcurement platform Bids&Tenders at ocsb.bidsandtenders.ca; vendors can view or subscribe to current OCSB bidding opportunities there. Procurement questions go to [email protected] (613-224-4455 ext 2224).
Construction: the $100,000 pre-qualification rule
For projects over $100,000 in value, firms must be pre-qualified to bid on OCSB construction and renovation work. The board maintains its pre-qualified contractor list under six broad construction sectors — Electrical, Flooring, General Contractors, HVAC, Plumbing and Roofing — and firms can apply for pre-qualification status on an annual basis via [email protected].
The capital pipeline suppliers should watch
The Ministry of Education has approved funding for eight OCSB capital projects, including three new schools (Fernbank High School, Mer Bleue Elementary, Fernbank North Elementary, plus a Mer Bleue Catholic High School and a renovated Nepean elementary school) and multi-classroom additions at St. Philip, Guardian Angels and St. Patrick's. Those projects flow through the board's tendering and pre-qualification lanes above. Context for the whole Ontario education market is in our school board tenders guide; other large boards are Toronto public (TDSB) and Peel (PDSB).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ottawa Catholic School Board post tenders?
All public OCSB procurement opportunities are advertised on the Bids&Tenders platform at ocsb.bidsandtenders.ca, run by the board's Supply Chain and Risk Management Department.
What is the OCSB construction pre-qualification threshold?
For projects over $100,000 in value, firms must be pre-qualified to bid; the board keeps pre-qualified lists across six construction sectors and accepts pre-qualification applications annually.
What rules govern OCSB procurement?
The board adheres to the Ontario Government's Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, trade agreements and other legislative requirements.
Does the OCSB have upcoming construction tenders?
Yes — the Ministry of Education approved funding for eight OCSB capital projects, including three new schools and additions at St. Philip, Guardian Angels and St. Patrick's, which flow through the board's tendering and pre-qualification processes.
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