Your 2026 OPBA membership renewal is now available.To ensure uninterrupted access to member benefits, please submit your dues payment as soon as possible. Memberships must be in good standing to maintain access through December 31, 2026.How to PayYou should have received an email titled “OPBA Membership Renewal Notice” with a secure payment link.You can also […]
Read more »Interested in Sharing Your Procurement Expertise?Are you an experienced public procurement professional looking for a new challenge this year—one where you can share your expertise and help shape the next generation of procurement leaders? If so, read on!OPBA is seeking passionate professionals to join our growing roster of skilled instructors as we expand our educational […]
Read more »Back by popular demand. Following strong participation and overwhelmingly positive feedback in 2025, the OPBA Mentoring Program is back. Whether you’re looking to share your experience or gain new perspective, this program creates meaningful connections across Ontario’s public procurement community. Last year’s participants told us the program expanded their networks, strengthened leadership skills, and provided practical insights they […]
Read more »OPBA has launched the Public Procurement Benchmarking Survey, a new sector-wide initiative open to all public agencies — both members and non-members.This survey will establish consistent, comparable data to help strengthen procurement practices across the public sector.What We’re MeasuringThe survey gathers information on: Procurement structures and staffing models RFx processes and governance practices Technology platforms […]
Read more »March is Procurement Month, and OPBA is celebrating with a four-part weekly webinar series featuring timely, practical insights for public procurement professionals. Join us Thursdays at 1:00 PM ET throughout March. Week 1: Shifting to a Strategic Architect | Using AI in Procurement📅 Register by March 4, 12:00 PM | Free to OPBA Members Join the #RFPDreamTeam as they […]
Read more »The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award, founded by the National Procurement Institute, recognizes public and non-profit organizations that demonstrate excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement in public procurement. The AEP framework provides a structured way to assess procurement maturity, strengthen governance, and highlight the strategic value procurement delivers. Evaluation areas include ethics, professional […]
Read more »Dear Erb,I’m new to my role and looking for resources to improve the process for stakeholders when kicking off a new procurement. What are some important items that need to be covered at a kick-off meeting?Thanks! Bid Beginner BluesHi Bid Beginner Blues,Welcome and great question! A strong kickoff meeting is one of the most effective tools […]
Read more »Interested in Sharing Your Procurement Expertise?Are you an experienced public procurement professional looking for a new challenge this year—one where you can share your expertise and help shape the next generation of procurement leaders? If so, read on!OPBA is seeking passionate professionals to join our growing roster of skilled instructors as we expand our educational […]
Read more »As we approach the end of the year, we want to thank you for your continued dedication to the OPBA community. Our strength comes from our members — and as OPBA grows, that becomes more evident every year. We’re excited for everything 2026 has in store and hope you’ll join us for another year of learning, […]
Read more »We’re pleased to share that OPBA’s Mentoring Program, launched last year, was very well received and continued to grow throughout 2025. Thanks to the strong interest and positive feedback from participants, we’re excited to bring the program back for 2026! A sincere thank you to everyone who participated as a Mentor or Mentee. All past participants […]
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