BPS Thresholds Update Jan 1, 2024

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Procurement/ Payables

Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive (BPS) – Updates as of Jan 1, 2024

The BPS thresholds have been updated, the value requiring a competitive process which will be increased from $100K to $120K.  Below $120K our internal policy guides the requirements for the number of quotes which must accompany any purchase requisition.|

Goods and services including construction and consulting services*

Current Thresholds   Thresholds as of Jan 1, 2024  
1 quote $0 to 10K 1 quote $0 to $25K
2 quotes $10K to $25K 2 quotes $25K to $75K
3 quotes $25K to $100K 3 quotes $75K to $120K

*Single source procurement requirements have not changed

If you have questions about these changes, pleae contact Purchasing Services at the following email:

purchasing.helpdesk@uoguelph.ca