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Social Procurement Vendor Portal Directory

The following vendors have been identified by York University as businesses that support the goals of the University's Social Procurement Policy.

Vendors will bear one of three identifiers: DV for diverse vendor, IB for Indigenous-owned business, and SE for a social enterprise. 

Instructions for York University

While these vendors are not classified as vendors of record (VOR) and have not undergone a competitive process to be added to a VOR list, you are encouraged to consider these businesses for your procurement needs. 

If a University Vendors of Record (VOR) category exists for the goods and/or services that you are looking for, you must consult the VOR first.

Community members are reminded that the following list is subject to Strategic Procurement Services’ spending thresholds to determine best value:

Under $25,000Between $25,000 - $50,000Over $50,000
Check to determine whether a vendor of record exists for your purchase.    You must obtain 3 quotes. It is our preference that you solicit quotes from the Social Procurement Vendor List as much as possible. Use the Vendor Quote Solicitation FormPlease submit a Competitive Bid Request form to Strategic Procurement Services.  

Social procurement considers how procurement, the process of buying goods and services, can positively impact the social well-being of communities and assist to reduce poverty, promote economic and social inclusion, and support local economic development and social enterprise. It fosters an enabling environment by embedding supply chain diversity and workforce development initiatives within procurement processes to promote inclusive economic growth.

If you have any questions about using the list, Procurement Trade Agreement exemptions or York’s Social Procurement policy and how it could apply to your purchase, please send an email to Brent Brodie at bbrodie@yorku.ca  

To learn more about adding your business to the Social Procurement Vendor Directory click here

Company name Company description Location Postal code Category Identifier OB
13176444 Canada Inc WRi is a Cybersecurity VAR with the Canadian exclusive on number of compelling security tools 76 Harvard Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M6R1C6 Cybersecurity DV
14866916 Canada Inc  Maple Hood Cleaning is a fully insured and experienced exhaust hood cleaning company serving client ... 1611 Harmony Rd, Corbyville, ON, Canada K0K1V0 Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning & Laundry Dryer vent cleaning DV
A Way Express A-Way Express provides same day and rush delivery services in Toronto and the GTA via foot courier a ... 2168 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada M4C 1K3 Courier SE
Aangen: A Community Service Organization If you're looking for cleaning and food services provided by an organization that truly supports the ... 42 Sousa Mendes Street, Toronto, ON, Canada M6P3Z5 Catering, Cleaning and dehydrated soups SE
Accent Distributors Inc. PlanIt! Efficiency Solutions Inc. is a boutique consultancy in Southern Ontario that provides effici ... 1011 Upper Middle Rd E, Oakville, ON, Canada L6H 5Z9 Work from Home/Remote Work Optimization DV
Aecon-Golden Mile Joint Venture Aecon-Golden Mile (A-GM) is a new construction joint venture between Aecon Group Inc. and ... 20 Carlson Court M9W 7k6 General Contractor SE
Africa Haven Inc. Africa Haven is dedicated to bringing the vibrant flavors of East Africa to your doorstep. We specia ... 69 Rue des Grands-Châteaux, Gatineau, QC, Canada J9H7L9 Food and Beverage DV
Ageless Solar Developments inc. Ageless Solar developments inc. (Formerly OTB Social Enterprise) is a black led non-profit organizat ... 1527 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough M1L 2N5 General Contractor DV