Procurement Services
Procurement Objectives:
The fundamental objective of the procurement function is to provide operating departments and schools with the goods/services needed in the right quality and quantity, in an efficient and effective manner.
It is our objective to promote procurement processes and decisions which are consistent with the ethical and strategic objectives of the Board, including: preservation of the natural environment; waste reduction and recycling; cooperative purchasing, where beneficial; the support of local and Canadian business and industry when possible (provided that the requirements of any applicable international or inter-provincial trade agreements are not compromised).
Principles which the Board advocates include:
To be responsible for the acquisition and disposal of goods and/or services required by the Board. Promotion of the most cost effective and efficient use of Board funds by the attainment of optimum quality, quantity, price, delivery and performance. Use of professional purchasing practices to obtain the most competitive offers from the most responsible and responsive vendors. Promotion of the acceptance of bids based on the total acquisition cost rather than the lowest bid received, wherever possible. Delegation to the appropriate level of authority to enable the Board to meet service requirements in a timely manner. Assessment of the total project cost and/or the total aggregate value of the goods and/or services prior to determining the appropriate procurement process. Assurance that employees who are responsible for the requisitioning and purchasing of goods and/or services are accountable for their actions and decisions.
Notice of Participation
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by the following group purchasing organizations between April 2024 to April 2025, for indefinite term projects, annual and multi-year agreements.
For further information regarding the group purchasing organizations please review the organizations website.
Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace
Grand River Cooperative Procurement Group
Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery – Supply Ontario
Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
Contact us:
Procurement Services will be happy to address any inquiries and will respond within 1 business day. Please email purchasing@wcdsb.ca