The CBE manages the acquisition of goods and services that support the educational, technical, and operational needs of the school district. We are committed to fair, open, and transparent procurement practices that ensure responsible stewardship of public funds while supporting strong partnerships with suppliers.
Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Operations
Strategic Sourcing supports schools and service units by:
- coordinating the acquisition of goods and services
- managing competitive procurement processes
- negotiating and administering contracts
- conducting market and sourcing analysis
- supporting responsible supplier engagement and development
- promoting ethical procurement practices
- establishing strategic sourcing initiatives and system-wide agreements
- supporting cooperative and group purchasing opportunities
- maintaining vendor information and onboarding processes
Competitive Bid Process
Invitations to Tender, Requests for Proposal, and Requests for Quotation with a value of $75,000 or higher are posted on Alberta Purchasing Connection and the CBE electronic procurement platform, Bonfire.
All submissions must be uploaded electronically through the CBE's Bonfire Portal.
Unsolicited Proposals
The CBE has established a process for reviewing unsolicited proposals submitted by vendors.
Vendors are encouraged to review the Unsolicited Proposals document and follow the outlined instructions prior to submission. Questions may be directed to:ProcurementServices@cbe.ab.ca.
Vendor Performance Management
The CBE’s Vendor Performance Management (VPM) program supports consistent, transparent, and objective evaluation of vendor performance across applicable contracts.
The program is designed to:
- support effective contract management
- strengthen service delivery outcomes
- promote accountability and continuous improvement
- manage performance-related risk
- ensure value for public funds
Vendors are encouraged to review the Vendor Performance Management Programguide and Vendor Performance Evaluation Appeal Request form to better understand the process and expectations associated with contract performance.
Alberta Purchasing Connection
Is a tool that lets public and private sector users manage, advertise, distribute, and download public purchasing opportunities for goods, services, and construction in Alberta.
More InformationAgreement on International Trade (AIT)
Annex 502.4 sets out the procurement provisions for municipalities, municipal organizations, school boards and publicly funded academic, health and social service entities (MASH).
More InformationNew West Partnership Trade Agreement
This agreement is an accord between the Governments of BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan that creates Canada's largest, barrier-free, interprovincial market.
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