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BUSINESSES ASKED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON PROCUREMENT

Released on December 20, 2002

The Saskatchewan Government today issued a discussion paper to stimulate

input from Saskatchewan businesses on changes to procurement procedures

currently used by Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation (SPMC).



"Saskatchewan businesses currently win more than 80 per cent of tenders

issued through SPMC, but we believe there is more that can be done to

support the businesses in our province," Minister Responsible for SPMC

Andrew Thomson said.



"We believe we can make it easier for Saskatchewan businesses to compete

for government business. By issuing this paper, we're making sure the

business community gets the chance to help us shape those changes."



Over the last three years, government has purchased more than $300 million

in goods and services from Saskatchewan businesses, not including

government spending on construction.



Changes suggested in the discussion paper released today include:



Saskatchewan supplier preference for tenders;

supplier development initiatives;

free access to Saskatchewan tenders via the Internet; and

new guidelines for the procurement of service contracts.



"Our commitment to work with Saskatchewan businesses is strong. We're

listening to Saskatchewan businesses and working to improve our procurement

processes," Thomson said.



As part of its commitment to supporting Saskatchewan businesses, SPMC is

hosting a Purchasers' Showcase January 22nd, 2003 in Saskatoon. This

showcase will bring dozens of organizations together, making it easier for

Saskatchewan businesses to tap into opportunities available through public-

sector procurement.



SPMC's procurement processes will remain fair, open and competitive and

Saskatchewan will continue to honour the Agreement on Internal Trade.



The deadline for submitting responses to the discussion paper of

procurement will be February 15th. Copies of the paper are available at

www.spmc.gov.sk.ca.



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For more information, contact:



Nadine Sisk

Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation

Regina

Phone: (306) 787-9225

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