How to get a CanadaBuys account
Are you a buyer for the Canadian public service? Do you need to publish tender notices and manage contracts for your organization? Find out how to get started with CanadaBuys!
Accounts
Getting a CanadaBuys account is the first step in posting notices. Find out how, from making the request to logging in for the first time.
Request an account
Contact the Service Desk using our email form to request an account. Select “Account login / password resets” under section 2 of the form while filling it in.
Set up your login profile
Need help setting up your account and logging in for the first time? We can walk you through the process.
Sign up for training
You'll be automatically registered for training once you submit a request for an account. You’ll also receive credentials for a training account by email. Keep an eye out for more information in your inbox!
Log in to your account
You’ll only need to log in to your CanadaBuys account to access your available procurement tools. No multiple log ins necessary!
Tools
Learn more about the tools available to you as buyers from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), other departments or the broader Canadian public sector. You’ll find helpful resources that guide you through how to use them.
If you’re a PSPC buyer, use this tool to manage your contracts, from sourcing to awarding a contract.
If you’re a PSPC buyer, use this tool to submit a technical issue to the CanadaBuys Service Desk.
If you’re a buyer outside of PSPC, use this tool to create and publish tender and award notices.
If you’re an eligible government buyer, use this tool to manage and find standing offers and supply arrangements in one location.
Supply Manual
Learn more about the policies and procedures that guide contracting officers in offering procurement services.
Useful links
Procurement advice and support
Get advice and support to help you with your procurement goals.
Forms catalogue
Search the collection of forms you’ll need for your procurement activities.
Security requirements checklist (SRCL)
Learn how to complete the SRCL, a form needed for contracts with security requirements.
Customer Information System
Find names and addresses of customers who have received goods and services through PSPC.
