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BPS Procurement Directive –Overview

A brief overview of the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives and how they affect Carleton University. BPS Procurement Directive –Overview . The Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directives : P rovide consistent procurement practices for BPS organizations

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BPS Procurement Directive –Overview

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  1. A brief overview of the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directivesand how they affect Carleton University

  2. BPS Procurement Directive –Overview • The Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directives: • Provide consistent procurement practices for BPS organizations • Ensure that publicly funded goods and services are acquired by BPS organizations through a process that is open, fair, and transparent • Ensure accountability through each stage of the procurement process • Maximize the value that BPS organizations receive from the use of public funds • Applies to Universities, Colleges, Hospitals, Etc. (effective April 1st 2011)

  3. BPS Directives • The Broader Public Sector Accountability Act, 2010 introduced in new rules and consistent accountability standards for the broader public sector, including: • Increased scrutiny regarding how public funds are spent • 25 new Mandatory requirements relating to the procurement of the goods and services • Code of ethics and conflict of interest http://www5.carleton.ca/purchasing/ccms/wp-content/ccms-files/Purchasing-Policy-Sept-2012.pdf • Effective management of BPS contracts • Competitive acquisition of consulting services regardless of dollar value • Funding for lobbyists is no longer permitted

  4. Table # 1 - Goods, Professional Services, Construction & Renovations

  5. Table # 2 – Consulting Services

  6. Professional Services vsConsulting. • “ Professional Services” relate to the provision of tactical services such as training, software development, repairs, surveying, etc. • Competitive thresholds for “Professional Services” procurement is in accordance with, TABLE 1: • “Consultant” means a person or entity that under an agreement, other than an employment agreement, under a fee-for-service arrangement, provides expert or strategic advice and related services for consideration and decision-making, usually in the form of a report • Competition must be obtained for consulting services regardless of value as set out below, TABLE 2.

  7. The broader public sector (BPS) Procurement Directive (Directive) replaces the BPS Supply Chain Guideline issued by the Ministry of Finance in 2009.

  8. Further information • If there are any questions regarding the BPS Directives, please contact the purchasing department or see the links below: • Ministry of Finance - Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive • http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/bpssupplychain/documents/bps_procurement_directive.html • Carleton University Purchasing Policy • http://www5.carleton.ca/purchasing/ccms/wp-content/ccms-files/Purchasing-Policy-Sept-2012.pdf

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