CMHC Vendor Diversity Program

Business Intelligence Services

• Credit bureau
• External information
• Market data

Business Services

• Business services IT
• Corporate insurance
• Print and records
• Information management

Conference and Events

• Third parties and employees

Employee Related Services

• Clubs
• Memberships organizations
• Contingent labour
• Employee benefits
• Employee relocation
• Human resources services
• Incentives and awards
• Recruitment costs

Facilities and Administration Services

• Facilities management
• Freight mail, and courier services
• Office equipment and furniture
• Security

Financial and Regulatory Services

• Finance service
• Legal service
• Regulatory and industry expenses

Fixed Assets

• Capital expenditure
• Land and real estate inventory
• Property Plan and Equipment

IT Goods and Services

• Applications
• End user computing
• IT management
• IT projects
• IT services
• Networks and infrastructure

Marketing and Communications

• Branding
• Campaign services
• Media and digital services
• Professional writing
• Web services

Professional Services

• Audit, accounting and taxes
• Consulting and advisory services
• Research services
• Writing and translation

Property Related Services

• Appraisal, inspection services
• Property management
• Real estate and lease administration
• Rental revenues
• Sales commission fees and expenses
• Utilities

Training

• Diversity and inclusion
• Language training Leadership services
• Learning and development

All procurement opportunities greater than $600,000 (CAD) can be found at Canadabuys.

CMHC’s Procurement Policy applies to the purchase of goods and services by CMHC. This includes when CMHC leases, rents, or arranges a service from another company.

CMHC also shares any new public tender opportunities with the certified organizations of which we are a member. These include:

• Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council 
• Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business 
• Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 
• WBE Canada 

Why should I register?

Registered vendors benefit from increased visibility in the organization’s procurement activities. Registration also increases the chances of being invited to participate in our procurement opportunities.

How do I know my registration was completed?

You will receive an automated email confirmation that your company is now registered in our vendor database once you have successfully completed your registration.

What are CMHC’s expectations of vendors?

Here is CMHC’s Vendor Code of Conduct: Vendor Code of Conduct (PDF).

Does CMHC provide a calendar of upcoming procurement opportunities?

No, CMHC does not have a calendar of all upcoming procurement opportunities. However, vendors who have registered may be contacted for new procurement opportunities.

For public procurement opportunities, please refer to Canadabuys.

How do you select vendors?

We select vendors who can:

• provide a product and/or service that meets our needs
• offer competitive pricing
• demonstrate an assurance of excellent quality
• share CMHC’s values and principles

Our procurement process is competitive to ensure the acquisition of goods and/or services meet operational requirements and result in receiving the best overall value, in a transparent and fair manner.

Where can I get certified?

The following organizations, among others, offer certification:

• Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council 
• Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business 
• Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 
• Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada 
• National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 
• National Minority Supplier Development Council 
• WBE Canada 
• WeConnect International 
• Women’s Business Enterprise National Council 

What are the benefits of certification?

The benefits vary across each certifying organization but generally include:

• new supply chain opportunities
• new sources of revenue opportunities
• visibility to possible purchasers through vendor databases, events and networking opportunities
• enhanced brand image as a certified business

Additional benefits offered by certifying organizations may also include training, recognition, awards and networking connections.

Why should I register with CMHC if I am already certified by a certifying organization?

CMHC does not have access to business-level information from all certifying organizations. You guarantee that your company information will be available to CMHC for new procurement opportunities by registering with us.

Do I get additional points for being a diverse vendor?

All proposals are evaluated on the same basis, with the objective of finding the right vendor for CMHC’s needs. Each proposal will be evaluated on a fair, competitive and transparent fashion respecting the criteria outlined in the request for proposal.