Cross-government Procurement Reviews Procurement Contract Management Program BC Bid ® Vendor Complaint Review Process VCRP Annual Report 2005-2006 Annual Service Plan 2007/08 - 2009/10 Service Plan Annual Report 2006-2007 Core Policy & Procedures Manual, Chapter 6: Procurement

The Province of British Columbia buys more than $4 billion worth of goods and services each year on behalf of British Columbians. Therefore, it is important to promote best practices that ensure an open and fair procurement process and value for the taxpayers of British Columbia. In 2002, the Province established the Procurement Governance Office to modernize the government's corporate procurement policy, provide support and training to staff, and monitor compliance with procurement policies. Key government accomplishments to date include: Introduced a new Procurement Services Act to replace outdated legislation and enable the modern, efficient provision of government procurement services. Implemented a Vendor Complaint Review Process to provide a consistent, fair and timely process to deal with vendor complaints concerning government procurement. Conducted Cross-Government Procurement Reviews to assess compliance with government procurement practices. As of Feb. 2007, three cross-government reviews have been completed. Developed the Procurement and Contract Management Program to improve the overall level of professionalism in government's procurement practices. Updated the Standards of Conduct for public service employees engaged in government procurement processes. Contacts: Email: procurementgovernance@gov.bc.ca Mailing address: Procurement Governance Office Office of the Comptroller General Ministry of Finance 617 Government Street, 2nd Floor PO BOX 9413   STN PROV GOVT Victoria, British Columbia  V8W 9V1 Other contact information: Office Hours (excluding statutory holidays): Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Phone: 250 356-8331 Fax: 250 356-6164