Where to find Québec procurement notices
Québec points suppliers to the Système électronique d'appel d'offres (SEAO) for public procurement opportunities. SEAO also offers a supplier directory. Keep your supplier profile current and obtain the notice and supporting documents through the official process before preparing a bid.
Official guidance: SEAOOfficial reference reviewed .
How to focus your search
- Search in French as well as English: entretien ménager for cleaning, services informatiques for IT services, and travaux for construction work.
- Keep the original French requirements beside any summary or translation. Check the notice for the required response language and terminology.
- Search the specific organization as well as the city. A ministry, municipality and educational institution may buy similar services through separate notices.
Should I search only for the word RFP in Québec?
No. Try appel d'offres, avis and the French name of your service. A search using only English industry terms can miss relevant French notices. Use location and category filters alongside keywords, then verify the scope in the original document.
Before you prepare a response
Check the scope, mandatory qualifications, evaluation criteria, closing date and time zone, and the buyer's question deadline. Keep the original notice and any addenda with your working documents. Submit through the channel specified by the buyer.