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Co-operative procurement: Creating a positive difference

by RIMES T
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Published in November 2023 - Page 9

Collectively, the federal government, provinces, territories, and the MASH (municipalities, academic institutions, schools, and hospitals) sector annually spend over $200 billion. Public teams are looking toward new contracting solutions to address today’s issues and tomorrow’s challenges.

Group Buying as New Tool

While bid and tenders is a traditional procurement method, group buying – also known as co-operative procurement – is a growing phenomenon. The idea is simple: a government entity

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