Peel Region Procurement Recognized Among Best in North America
BRAMPTON, ON (July 11, 2024) – Peel Region has achieved the Quality Public Procurement Department (QPPD) accreditation through the National Institute for Governmental Procurement (NIGP) for a sixth consecutive term.
Peel Region's Procurement division, which procured $1.87 billion in goods and services in 2023 to support the delivery of Peel Region's services, has now secured the accreditation for a total of 18 years. Currently, Peel Region is one of only two Canadian agencies to have achieved the accreditation, which was awarded to 37 government agencies across North America.
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This accreditation is the product of consistency and professionalism on the part of our Procurement staff, as well as the internal partners we work with across Peel Region. This is a very rigorous process with 125 application criteria, confirming that our procurement practices meet high standards as we continuously work to improve our processes and community impact.
Kristin Misurka, Director, Procurement, Peel Region
Congratulations to our Procurement team on achieving this recognition. Their impact is felt across the organization and inspires the trust and confidence of Peel's residents and businesses. By implementing best practices and ensuring integrity, fairness, openness and transparency, we are obtaining best value for money while supporting Peel Region in delivering excellence across program delivery.
Patricia Caza, Commissioner of Legislative Services and Regional Solicitor, Peel Region
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Peel Region
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.