About

Who we are

Supply Ontario is the province’s central procurement agency, established to modernize and strengthen supply chain management across the province. We connect public sector entities, such as ministries, hospitals, school boards, and other publicly funded organizations with reliable suppliers ensuring high-quality goods and services. By streamlining procurement across the province, we help reduce duplication, unlock savings, and support a stronger, more resilient supply chain.

Our vision

Our work is guided by a clear vision: harness Ontario’s buying power to enable economic development, province-wide resilience, and value for Ontarians.

Our mission

To centralize the public sector supply chain by embracing innovation and leveraging diverse partnerships and relationships with suppliers.

Our values

We are driven by our commitment to our partners, stakeholders, and each other to achieve the best outcomes for the people of Ontario:

Our mandate

Established under Ontario Regulation 612/20 of the Supply Chain Management Act (SCMA), Supply Ontario provides and supports supply chain management services for public sector entities.

Our mandate includes ensuring access to high-quality, timely, and reliable goods and services for the public sector.

Interim measures during transition

As we build toward a fully centralized system, interim procurement measures are in place to:

• Support collaborative purchasing where possible

• Protect continuity of business and services

• Collect data to inform future systems

These measures apply to new procurements of goods and services (consulting and non-consulting) valued at:

• $30,300 or higher for ministries and provincial agencies

• $121,200 or higher for broader public sector organizations …when not using a collaborative contract.

They do not affect existing contracts or procurements released before March 18, 2019.
For full details on interim measures, visit the Interim Measures FAQs.

Building a resilient future

Supply Ontario is committed to strengthening Ontario’s public sector supply chain. We manage Ontario’s emergency stockpile of Personal Protective Equipment and Critical Supplies and Equipment (PPE/CSE), with 98% of contracts awarded to Ontario businesses. This supports a made-in-Ontario supply chain that citizens can rely on, especially in times of crisis.

Supply Ontario is steadily expanding the Supply Ontario Vendor of Record (VOR) Program, with its value expected to grow from $7 billion to $16.8 billion in 2025-26. This expansion reflects our commitment to broadening access to centralized contracts and increasing public sector spend under management. By reducing fragmentation and enhancing purchasing power, the expanding program helps build a more scalable and agile supply chain.

As we expand our Supply Ontario Vendor of Record (VOR) Program and advisory services, we aim to be responsive to client needs and market conditions, helping public sector entities make use of centralized contracts and pursue opportunities for savings and cost avoidance. Through collaboration, transparency, and innovation, we’re working to harness Ontario’s collective buying power and deliver lasting value across the province.