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Procurement modernization

Alberta’s government is continuing to ensure taxpayers’ money is being used responsibly by improving how it does business with the private sector.

Overview

Work is underway to implement best practices, modernize the platform and strengthen governance of the provincial procurement system to ensure transparency, accountability and value for public funds.

Modernizing government procurement will drive economic growth and ensure maximum return on taxpayers’ investments.

The government has spent an average of $7 billion each year over the last three years on purchasing goods, services, and construction.

Highlights

  • Delivering value for tax dollars

    • A Strategic Procurement Office has been established with the mandate to strengthen procurement practices across the Government of Alberta by ensuring greater consistency and modernizing service delivery, so Albertans receive the best value for their tax dollars.

  • Accountability

    • The Strategic Procurement Office will drive best practices, oversight and continuous improvement, ensuring integrity is at the forefront of every decision, supported by clear procedures.

  • Innovation and modernization

    • Alberta’s government is committed to continuous improvement and is taking a forward-looking and efficient approach to procurement.
    • Province wide rollout of a modernized system to replace legacy systems, streamline procurement workflows, and improve reporting and accountability.
    • Implementation of digital platforms and e-signatures to reduce administrative burden and accelerate service delivery.

  • System transformation and governance

    • Consolidation of procurement platforms and standardization of procedures across ministries to reduce costs and improve transparency.
    • Creation of a Strategic Procurement Office to coordinate best practices, risk management and continuous improvement.
    • Adoption of a hybrid centralized procurement model to strengthen consistency while preserving specialized expertise where needed.

  • Integrity, training, and culture

    • Mandatory training, clearer procedures, and strengthened ethical standards, supported by whistleblower protections.
    • Ongoing performance metrics and regular progress updates to demonstrate improvements and reinforce public trust.

  • Vendor experience and engagement

    • Streamlined rules and consistent processes that make it easier for suppliers of all sizes to do business with government.

  • Category management

    • Government is implementing a procurement model called ‘category management’ to ensure government procurement practices are efficient, cost-effective, and able to mitigate the effects of major supply chain disruptions.
    • Procurement of common goods and services will be led by Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, while specialized goods and services will be delivered by individual ministries.
    • The new model will result in improved processes and financial efficiencies.

  • Technology enhancement (APC modernization)

    • As part of the work around strategic procurement, government continues to modernize the electronic tendering site, Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC).

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