News Release

FREDERICTON (GNB) – A series of free vendor information sessions on how to do business with the provincial government will be held this month.

“The aim of these sessions is to increase the number of bids we receive from New Brunswick businesses on our tenders,” said Service New Brunswick Minister Ed Doherty. “There are tremendous opportunities to sell goods and services to the government, and the information shared at these sessions will help businesses learn how to participate in the procurement process.”

Information during each two-hour seminar will be provided by representatives from the Strategic Procurement Division and the Health Services Division, both of Service New Brunswick, and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Topics include:

• how to register with the New Brunswick Opportunities Network

• searching for tender opportunities

• general rules of tendering

• bidding tips

• introduction to electronic bidding

The sessions will be held in:

• Beresford on Oct. 13; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (English), Danny's Inn, 1223 Principale St.

• Grand Falls on Oct. 14; 9 a.m. – 11  a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (English), Quality Inn, 10039 Route 144

• Fredericton on Oct. 17; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (English), Delta Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Rd.

• Tracadie on Oct. 18; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (English), Deux Rivières Resort, 100 Deux Rivières St.

• Saint John on Oct. 19; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (English), Delta Brunswick, 39 King St.

• Moncton on Oct. 20; 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. (English), Delta Beauséjour, 750 Main St.

Seating for each session is limited and registration is being accepted online.