BC Bid general resources

Find lists and links to the PDF Guides, PDF Quick reference guides, and Videos in the links below and to left.

• Guides (PDF) - Downloadable and printable guides: Public Portal Guide, Supplier Guide, General Buyer Guide (Ministry & BPS), Broader Public Sector Guide Buyer Guide, Ministry Buyer Guide, ITQ Guide
• Quick reference guides (PDF & videos) - Watch videos and download 1 to 2-page quick reference guides in PDF format
• Videos - The full list of BC Bid instructional videos available on YouTube
• BC Bid Application Glossary

Addenda versus Amendments

• For Ministry buyers - Addenda vs Amendments for Ministry (PDF, 225K)
• For BPS buyers - Addenda vs Amendments for BPS (PDF, 225K)

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes are discussed in detail in the Guides. Here are some additional resources.

• Online search tool for United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC)
• Information about United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) (Buyandsell.gc.ca)
• Mapping of Goods and Services Identification Number to United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (Govt of Canada)
• Commodity Codes Video (URL: https://youtu.be/oWN_6NYYq3E)

Ministry Learning Resources

• Ministry Practice files -  See Ministry Learning Resources page
• Ministry Practice Questions & Answers - See Ministry Learning Resources page