The Canadian government relies heavily on procurement vehicles to acquire goods and services from various suppliers. These procurement vehicles are designed to streamline the procurement process and ensure that the government gets the best value for its money. In this blog, we will discuss three of the most commonly used procurement vehicles in Canada: TBIPS, THS, and Pro Services.
TBIPS (Task-Based Informatics Professional Services)
TBIPS is a procurement vehicle that is designed to acquire informatics professional services. These services include tasks such as project management, business analysis, software development, and system architecture. TBIPS is managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and is used by federal government departments and agencies to acquire informatics professional services from pre-qualified suppliers.
TBIPS has a standing offer agreement (SOA) with pre-qualified suppliers that is valid for a maximum of ten years. The suppliers are evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and pricing, and are categorized into tiers. The government can then select a supplier from the appropriate tier to carry out a specific task.
THS (Temporary Help Services)
THS is a procurement vehicle that is used to acquire temporary help services. These services include tasks such as administrative support, data entry, and receptionist services. THS is also managed by PSPC and is used by federal government departments and agencies to acquire temporary help services from pre-qualified suppliers.
THS has an SOA with pre-qualified suppliers that is valid for a maximum of ten years. The suppliers are evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and pricing, and are categorized into tiers. The government can then select a supplier from the appropriate tier to provide temporary help services.
Pro Services
Pro Services is a procurement vehicle that is used to acquire professional services. These services include tasks such as consulting, engineering, and management consulting. Pro Services is managed by individual federal government departments and agencies and is used to acquire professional services from pre-qualified suppliers.
Pro Services has an SOA with pre-qualified suppliers that is valid for a maximum of five years. The suppliers are evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and pricing, and are categorized into tiers. The government can then select a supplier from the appropriate tier to carry out a specific task.
In conclusion, TBIPS, THS, and Pro Services are three of the most commonly used procurement vehicles in Canada. These vehicles are designed to streamline the procurement process and ensure that the government gets the best value for its money. By using pre-qualified suppliers, the government can select a supplier with the appropriate qualifications and experience for a specific task, which can save time and money in the long run.
