Toronto District School Board (TDSB) tenders
The TDSB is Canada's largest school board and one of Ontario's biggest public-sector buyers of construction, design, caretaking and technology services. This page explains exactly where TDSB tenders are posted, what the board buys competitively, and how suppliers register and bid.
Where the TDSB posts bid opportunities
The Toronto District School Board — Canada's largest school board, with approximately 235,000 students across nearly 600 schools — runs its procurement from the Purchasing section of tdsb.on.ca. Competitive bid opportunities are posted on the board's portal on the bids&tenders platform at tdsb.bidsandtenders.ca, which the board's own Purchasing page links to directly. Public tenders, RFPs and RFQs for goods, services and construction appear there alongside their closing dates, addenda and award results.
What the TDSB buys competitively
TDSB solicitations cover the full range of school-board spend: construction and renovation of school facilities, design services and consulting, caretaking and maintenance, technology, transportation and student services. Design-services solicitations are managed through a dedicated Design Services / CCDC page that explains the board's use of Canadian Construction Documents Committee contract forms, and the board publishes a "How To Do Business with the TDSB" guide for suppliers new to its processes. The board also maintains an excursion directory of approved service providers for student trips.
Rules the TDSB procurement follows
As a district school board under Ontario's Education Act, the TDSB is a designated broader public sector organization subject to the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 and Ontario's BPS Procurement Directive, which requires open, fair and transparent competitive processes, documented decisions and published evaluation criteria. Solicitation thresholds are set by the board within that directive framework — confirm current values on the board's Purchasing page rather than relying on third-party summaries.
How to bid on TDSB tenders
Create a vendor account on the board's bids&tenders portal, select the commodity codes that match what you sell, and the system will email you when matching TDSB opportunities are posted. Download the bid documents, follow the mandatory and rated criteria exactly, and submit before the stated closing time — under BPS rules, late or non-conforming submissions are rejected regardless of price. Broader education-sector context, including how other Ontario boards post bids, is covered in our school board tenders guide; federal education opportunities appear separately on CanadaBuys.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Toronto District School Board post tenders?
The TDSB posts competitive bid opportunities on its bids&tenders portal at tdsb.bidsandtenders.ca, linked directly from the Purchasing section of the board's website at tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Purchasing. Design-services solicitations are described on the board's separate Design Services/CCDC page.
How do I register to bid with the TDSB?
Create a free vendor account on the board's bids&tenders portal and select commodity codes for the goods and services you sell. The bidding system then notifies you by email when TDSB bid opportunities match your profile.
What threshold does the TDSB use for competitive bids?
The TDSB sets its solicitation thresholds within Ontario's Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive framework. Check the board's Purchasing page for the current values rather than relying on third-party summaries.
Is the TDSB subject to Ontario procurement rules?
Yes. As a district school board, the TDSB is a designated broader public sector organization under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 and must follow the BPS Procurement Directive's open, fair and transparent competitive process requirements.
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