Biddingo

The City of Yorkton is dedicated to improving transparency and efficiency. We prioritize processes that offer benefits to our residents and business community while protecting the environment. Partnering with Biddingo and adopting electronic bidding (eBidding) allows us to eliminate waste and inefficiencies associated with paper-based and email bid submissions.

Through the eBidding system, Biddingo aims to enhance industry access, reduce the risk of non-compliance or late submissions, and ensure a more secure and efficient bidding process from start to finish. Biddingo is a trusted governmental contract portal in Canada since 1993 which exceeds eBidding requirements mandated for public sector organizations. Currently utilized by over 1,000 public sector buying organizations and benefiting over 80,000 business users, Biddingo publishes 40,000+ bid opportunities annually.

City of Yorkton bids and tenders will be posted on Biddingo.com/yorkton.

As per our purchasing policy, any solicitations over the value of   75,000.00 will also be posted on   www.sasktenders.ca.

It is recommended to sign up to Biddingo.com/yorkton to receive email notifications about upcoming solicitation opportunities in your selected commodities.  

Procurement is the process of obtaining goods, services, or work from external sources. This involves tasks such as identifying needs, finding suppliers, negotiating terms, and finalizing contracts. The goal is to ensure the City gets the resources it needs to operate efficiently, considering factors like quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations.

Bidding is a crucial component of procurement, allowing efficiency in sourcing goods and services while fostering fair competition among suppliers.

A Bid or Tender is the contractor's proposal to the City of Yorkton, specifying the cost and terms for completing a project and fixing any defects. Once accepted, it forms a formal agreement, outlining responsibilities for both the contractor and the City.

The City of Yorkton operates under the following three trade agreements:

The New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA) is an accord between the governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba that creates Canada's largest, barrier-free, interprovincial market.

To learn more or to view the agreement, visit newwestpartnershiptrade.ca. 

The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) is an intergovernmental trade agreement signed by Canadian Ministers that entered into force on July 1st, 2017. Its objective is to reduce and eliminate, to the extent possible, barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services, and investments within Canada and to establish an open efficient, and stable domestic market.

To learn more or to view the agreement, visit cftla-alec.ca.

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is an agreement between Canada and the European Union (EU) along with its member states. The main objectives of the agreement are to strengthen economic ties, create a more open market for goods and services by reducing trade barriers, establish clear and mutually beneficial trade rules, and uphold democratic principles and fundamental rights.

 To learn more or to view the agreement, visit international.gc.ca.