Procurement Vehicles
THS: Temporary Help Services
The Temporary Services (THS) On-Line System is an automated purchasing tool established by PWGSC as a Standing Offer. It’s used to streamline the process between Supplier & User which enables pre-qualified Suppliers in the National Capital Region (NCR) to submit offers online, and enables Users from Federal Government Departments & Agencies to access market rates, identify Suppliers, engage Services and issue call-up’s online.
The Associates Group is recognized under the THS & is pre-qualified to supply Contracting Services & Temporary Help to all Federal Government Departments & Agencies. The process is transparent, easy, fast & convenient. The Associates Group provides full delivery of resources to Federal Government Users in a seamless fashion to ensure that Time-lines & Projects are met efficiently.
Standing Offer Number: EN 537-8-4015/047/ZF
Expiry: March 31, 2006
IPS: Informatics Professional Services
The Informatics Professional Services (IPS) Marketplace is an electronic procurement tool that assists Federal Departments & Agencies in the procurement of informatics services in the National Capital Region (NRC), based on the NAFTA threshold of $89K. With 25 categories and 26 skills groups, users from Federal Departments and Agencies can easily conduct a search to locate the most suitable consultants, outlined by pre-determined criteria that are accessible in the IPS Database. It provides extensive information on each consultants, ranging from skills sets, years of experience and per diem rates.
The Associates Group is recognized under the IPS Standing Offer & currently has over 400 comprehensive consultants registered in this Database, ranging from Technical Writers, IT Security Consultants to Senior Project Managers. Consultants can be easily accessed & obtained with minimum learning curve.
Procurement Business Number: 124313172PG0001
GOL: Government ON-Line:
GOL: Government ON-Line:
Government On-Line (GOL) is an electronic tool that make information and services available 24-hours a day anywhere in Canada. To deliver information and services over the Internet, the Government has established Internet-based access points that organize information and services into groupings -- or clusters -- that make sense to clients. The Government of Canada's Web sites have been continually improved over the past few years and they will continue to be improved as GOL builds on accomplishments to date.
The Associates Group is recognized on the Canadian Federal Government GOL listing as a top-tier Supplier to Government Users on Contracting Services and Temporary Help. Our quick, efficient and cost-effective resources have made The Associates Group a preferred vendor of choice for many Government Departments and Agencies.
ISS SA: In-Service Support Supply Arrangement
This provides innovative procurement services to both users and the SA Holders. The Supply Arrangement method of procurement lends access to a wide spectrum of professional services and solutions. The vehicle offers a fast, efficient, and streamlined approach towards service procurement. The Website site contains:
• background information on this supply vehicle,
• A list of the re-qualified Supply Arrangement holders,
• 4 in service streams and
• 38 occupational categories;
• detailed instructions on how the vehicle is used;
• RFSA document; and other features.
The Associates Group is recognized under the ISS SA & allows purchases exceeding the NAFT limit to be easily accommodated through the use of this innovative Supply Arrangement. This is opened to all Canadian Federal Government Departments & Agencies. It allows for easy access & provides a user-friendly vehicle in which obtain valuable resources with the least amount of logistics.
PBN: 124313172PG0001
DND-SA: Department National Defence Supply Arrangement
This Standing Offer is recognized & issued by Department National Defence to provide a vehicle for obtaining Contracting Services & Temporary Help using its own authority. DND SA allows for multi-quotes & bidding process to encourage optimal pricing. The Associates Group is a recognized Vendor under the DND SA – and has been responsive to various resource needs within DND, including: Informatics, Professional & Administrative Services. The Associates Group has been a long serving Supplier to DND & the use of this Supply Arrangement makes the procurement process simple, accessible and immediate.
Standing Offer Number: E 60BQ-004SAD-A
Expiry: May 2009