Sustainable procurement
Sustainable procurement means considering the entire lifecycle of a product or service, from sourcing to disposal, and its broader impacts on the environment, society, and the economy. Some examples of sustainable procurement include:
- Choosing products made from recycled materials.
- Partnering with suppliers who follow fair labor standards.
- Investing in energy-efficient equipment.
- Promoting reusable products over single-use items.
This is a new program that encourages supplier diversity for select Invitational Request for Quotation procurement processes.
Peel Region is piloting a Supply Chain Diversity program.
This program:
- Encourages supplier diversity for select Invitational Request for Quotation procurement processes. These types of projects cost between $25,000 and $100,000.
- Reflects our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by removing systemic barriers and intentionally adapting to meet the diverse needs of different groups of people.
How to participate
Suppliers who would like to participate must be certified as a Diverse Supplier through any of these established non-profit Supplier Certification organizations:
- The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council
- The Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
- The Inclusive Workplace Supply Council of Canada
- Buy Social Canada
- WBE Canada
These organizations require a membership fee. For more information, contact each certification organization directly.
For notifications, create an account
Suppliers interested in receiving bidding notifications on Peel Region procurement opportunities must create an account on bids&tenders®.
Creating an account is free and gives suppliers access to the details of the Request for Quotation. A registered account is required to submit a bid.
Peel Region has updated its Vendor Code of Conduct, effective May 1, 2025. The updated version sets clear performance standards for all vendors, their employees, and subcontractors.
All Peel Region vendors are expected to understand and follow the updated code. Key updates
- Upholding workers' rights: Ensures compliance with the core labour conventions and standards of the International Labour Organization.
- Strategic alignment outcomes: Reinforces Peel Region's values in Health and Safety, Environmental Responsibility, and Diversity and Inclusion.
- Clearer guidance: Provides updated expectations for vendors to comply with while operating at Peel Region workplaces.
These updates not only strengthen Peel Region partnerships, but also reflect our values and commitment to the way we procure goods and services from local to global supply chains.
If you have any questions about the updated Vendor Code of Conduct, email Procurement.
Peel Region has begun implementing requirements that construction contractors possess an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) to be eligible for the award of select contracts.
These requirements are being introduced in 3 phases based on the value of the construction project:
Phase 1: Implemented on March 3, 2025, for projects over $10 million.
- Contractors must be certified with an OHSMS.
Phase 2: Starting May 1, 2025, for projects between $2.5 million and $10 million.
- Contractors must have either OHSMS registration or certification.
Phase 3: Starting May 1, 2027, for projects between $2.5 million and $10 million.
- Contractors must have OHSMS certification.
Contractors must have either Certification of Recognition (CORTM) from the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) or ISO 45001:2018 International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems from an accreditation body recognized by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) as valid OHSMS standards as a condition of contract award.
Contractors with a COR certification issued in a jurisdiction other than Ontario must also submit a Letter of Reciprocity from the IHSA along with the COR certification.
Peel Region's procurement documents and Peel's bidding system will clearly indicate OHSMS requirements for submission and conditions for contract award, where applicable.
Protecting the health and safety of all workers demonstrates Peel Region's commitment to ensuring a healthy and safe workplace.
Contractors with additional questions are encouraged to e-mail Contractor Safety.