The Procurement Policy was updated as of January 1, 2024, and contains important changes. In alignment with incoming updates to the , 杏吧原创 has implemented changes to the current Total Procurement Value thresholds, as follows:

Procurement Type Threshold Current Total Procurement Value Total Procurement Value as of January 1, 2024
Non-Competitive

Excludes Consulting Services

1 Quote Threshold $0.00 – $10,000.00 $0.00 –听$25,000.00
Invitational Competitive 2 Quote Threshold $10,000.01 – $50,000.00 $25,000.01 – $75,000.00

$0.00 – $75,000.00 for Consulting Services

3 Quote Threshold $50,000.01 – $99,999.99 $75,000.01 – $121,199.99
Open Competitive $100,000.00+ $121,200.00+

This change has several implications to operations, including:

  • Cheque Requisitions may be used for engagements where the Total Procurement Value is up to $25,000.00 starting on January 1.
  • The following related policies will not be changed.
    • As per the Signing Authorities policy, Purchase Contracts in which the Total Procurement Value is $100,000.00 or more require proper signatories and risk evaluation.
    • Procurement Card (PCard) limits will not be increased.
    • eCard limits will not be increased.

Questions? Email us at ProcurementServices@carleton.ca.