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== What is ScaleUp? ==
== What is ScaleUp? ==
ScaleUp is a social procurement initiative led by Shared Services Canada’s [[COEAIP|Center of Expertise in Agile and Innovative Procurement (CoEAIP)]] in collaboration with TECHNATION. This initiative is directly focused on supporting micro and small businesses that are indigenous or owned/led by underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All ScaleUp procurements are limited exclusively to these businesses.
ScaleUp is a social procurement initiative led by Shared Services Canada’s [[COEAIP|Center of Expertise in Agile and Innovative Procurement (CoEAIP)]] in collaboration with [https://technationcanada.ca/en/ TECHNATION]. This initiative is directly focused on supporting micro and small businesses that are indigenous or owned/led by underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. All ScaleUp procurements are limited exclusively to these businesses.
ScaleUp can be used by any department for most commodity, even if the requirement falls under the PSPC’s mandatory methods of supply.
ScaleUp can be used by any department for most commodity, even if the requirement falls under the [https://buyandsell.gc.ca/policy-and-guidelines/supply-manual/section/3/5/1 PSPC’s mandatory methods of supply].
'''Why should you choose this process?'''
'''Why should you choose this process?'''
You can post it on BuyandSell just like any regular requirements. We recommend a solicitation period of at least 1 week. Keep in mind that it is a lot more fast for them to submit via ScaleUp, but it still takes a minimum of time and effort. Publishing on BuyandSell is not mandatory as there is an on-going notice for all of ScaleUp requirements and therefore is at your entire discretion.
You can post it on BuyandSell just like any regular requirements. We recommend a solicitation period of at least 1 week. Keep in mind that it is a lot more fast for them to submit via ScaleUp, but it still takes a minimum of time and effort. Publishing on BuyandSell is not mandatory as there is an on-going notice for all of ScaleUp requirements and therefore is at your entire discretion.
Or, you can look up Canada’s digital marketplace to see if there are any potential bidders. As a minimum you must select the following filters: Canadian businesses, Micro or Small businesses, Indigenous businesses and business owned/led by underrepresented groups. Buyers can send the solicitation package directly to the potential bidders.
Or, you can look up [https://technationportal.ca/ Canada’s digital marketplace], powered by TECHNATION, to see if there are any potential bidders. As a minimum you must select the following filters: Canadian businesses, Micro or Small businesses, Indigenous businesses and business owned/led by underrepresented groups. Buyers can send the solicitation package directly to the potential bidders.
<big>'''Fourthly, you will have to conduct the evaluation.'''</big>
<big>'''Fourthly, you will have to conduct the evaluation.'''</big>
