Learn about searching for opportunities
The following resources and services can help you learn how to find opportunities suited to your business.
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Finding opportunities on the Government Electronic Tendering Service
Learn how to search for tenders, contract history, standing offers and supply arrangements; how to follow opportunities to keep informed about new notices and amendments; find additional sources of information for suppliers.
Supplying professional services to the Government of Canada
Learn about how the government buys services, how to register as a supplier for the federal government, how to register in sourcing tools for professional services, and where to find information and resources for professional services providers.
Instructions for searching tender opportunities on CanadaBuys
Learn how to find opportunities using different search terms and criteria on the CanadaBuys website.
Low dollar value opportunities
Learn about how the government buys low dollar value goods and services, and how you can grow your business by developing a business relationship with the Government of Canada through smaller contracts.
Defence and security procurement
Learn how to find opportunities for smaller businesses in defence and security, and how defence and security procurement works at the federal level.
Electronic procurement
The Government is moving federal procurement online. You may be able to bid on some tender opportunities through the electronic procurement solution.