Supply Chain Diversity Program

In line with Brampton City Council’s priorities of creating more opportunities and embedding diversity in our operations, the City is developing a Supply Chain Diversity program for launch in Spring 2021.

We are embedding supplier diversity as part of the City’s Invitational Procurement process ($25,000 to $100,000). Suppliers who would like to participate in this program will have to be certified as a diverse supplier through established non-profit Supplier Certification Organizations such as:

Note: Some membership fees may apply. Contact the certification organizations directly for more information.

In preparation for the launch of the Supply Chain Diversity program in 2021, Suppliers interested in receiving notification or interested in bidding on City of Brampton opportunities will need to create an account on bids&tenders.

To learn more about how supplier diversity will be embedded as part of the City’s Invitational Procurement Process and how to become a certified diverse supplier, listen to one of our recorded virtual training session below.

Who are diverse suppliers?: A diverse supplier is a business that is at least 51 percent owned, managed and controlled by an equity-seeking community or social purpose enterprise. These communities include, but are not limited to, women, Aboriginal people, racial minorities/racialized people, veterans, persons with disabilities, newcomers and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Two-spirit (LGBTQ2S) community.
What are the benefits of becoming a certified diverse supplier?: City staff who are purchasing goods and services between $25,000 and $100,000 will be required to invite at least one certified diverse supplier to submit quotations as part of the three-quote process.
Will diverse suppliers be given preferential treatment during the bidding process?: The goal of the program is to provide equal opportunity to all vendors and does not provide preferential treatment to diverse suppliers. Bidders must meet the specifications of a quotation request and provide competitive pricing.