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Procurement readiness
starts here.
A practical Saskatchewan program for Black entrepreneurs ready to find, pursue and compete for public- and private-sector opportunities.
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Start dateSeptember 29, 2026
Training period12 weeks
TimeTuesdays
11 AM–1 PM
11 AM–1 PM
VenueOnline (Zoom) + in person
7–622 Ontario Ave, Saskatoon
7–622 Ontario Ave, Saskatoon
Investment$875 with certification$1,375 regular
Why this program
Make your business easier to find, trust and choose.
Procurement can feel opaque. This program turns it into a practical, repeatable part of how you grow your business.
- 01
Become procurement ready
Strengthen the fundamentals buyers expect from a capable supplier.
- 02
Find the right opportunities
Learn how to locate and access opportunities that fit your offer.
- 03
Build practical bidding skills
Develop the confidence to read requirements and respond with clarity.
- 04
Meet potential buyers
Connect directly with corporate and public-sector buyers.
- 05
Present your business professionally
Build a supplier profile that makes your value clear and credible.
Your program experience
Skills, access and a stronger next step.
Buyer connection
Build direct relationships with the people and institutions that buy goods and services.
Business support
Get free access to the BPES Business Incubator and AI & Digital Innovation programs.