York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) tenders
The Catholic school board serving York Region from Aurora, Ontario. This page explains where York Catholic District School Board tenders are posted, what Bids & Tenders access costs, and the addenda rule that rejects bids that miss it.
How YCDSB procurement works
YCDSB purchasing follows processes that are consistent, open and transparent, demonstrating exemplary financial practices and maximum return on investment. Purchasing Services obtains goods and services on behalf of schools and administrative offices in compliance with the BPS (Broader Public Sector) Procurement Directive, the trade agreements, the board's Purchase, Lease and Rental of Products and Services policy, and the Purchasing Reference Guide. The board supports centralized purchasing as a means of obtaining maximum value, and authority to purchase is delegated to the Manager, Purchasing Services (and designates) under the authority of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Board.
Where YCDSB bids are posted
The board posts bid information on Bids & Tenders at ycdsb.bidsandtenders.ca, covering Requests for Proposals, Tenders, Quotations, Requests for Information, Expressions of Interest and Pre-qualification. Registration on Bids & Tenders requires an online vendor application; there is an annual fee payable to Bids & Tenders for membership, or vendors can choose to purchase documents on an as-required (pay-per-bid) basis. Recent YCDSB postings on the platform range from vehicle fleet supply RFQs to facilities maintenance services.
The 72-hour addenda rule
YCDSB makes bidders responsible for checking for addenda 72 hours prior to the bid closing date and time. Any bid document submitted without the appropriate addenda will be rejected, and any submission received by the board that has been altered and does not exactly match the original document will also be rejected. For a Catholic board competing with neighbours like the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) on the same bids&tenders platform family, and the Toronto-area boards in our school board tenders guide, submission discipline is a genuine win factor.
How to reach YCDSB purchasing
Questions about Purchasing Services go to [email protected]; the department operates from 320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora ON. Bidders interested in doing business with the board are directed to the board's How To Do Business with the YCDSB page, then to the Bids & Tenders portal for live opportunities. Nearby Catholic boards on similar platforms include Halton Catholic (HCDSB) and Ottawa Catholic (OCSB).
Frequently asked questions
Where does the York Catholic District School Board post tenders?
YCDSB posts bid information on Bids & Tenders at ycdsb.bidsandtenders.ca — RFPs, Tenders, Quotations, RFIs, Expressions of Interest and Pre-qualification opportunities.
Does YCDSB vendor registration cost anything?
Registration runs through the Bids & Tenders platform: there is an annual fee payable to Bids & Tenders for membership, or vendors can purchase bid documents on an as-required basis instead.
What is the YCDSB addenda rule?
Bidders are responsible for checking for addenda 72 hours prior to the closing date and time. Bids submitted without the appropriate addenda are rejected, as are altered submissions that do not exactly match the original document.
Who is the YCDSB purchasing contact?
Purchasing Services — [email protected], 320 Bloomington Road West, Aurora ON. Purchasing authority is delegated to the Manager, Purchasing Services, under the CFO and Treasurer of the Board.
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