Social Procurement Vendor 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 $25,000	Between $25,000 - $50,000	Over $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 Form	Please submit a Competitive Bid Request form to Strategic Procurement Services.

What is Social Procurement?

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
Michael Gayle Creative Enterprises	Freelance graphic designer. 5 years' experience working with a diverse range of clients from tech st ...	1047 Maury Crescent, Pickering, ON, Canada	L1X1R4	Branding and Graphic Design	DV
Miriam Greenblatt Consulting	Miriam Greenblatt (she/her) is a seasoned consultant, strategist, and educator with more than 15 yea ...	Toronto, ON, Canada	M5R 2T5	EDI Consulting (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)	DV
Musey	Musey is a social enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainable fashion and preserving cultural heri ...	340 Colborne St, London, ON N6B 3N1, Canada	N6B 3N1	Apparel	SE
North Canadian Company	North Canadian Company is an Essential Service. Garbage Remover, Domestic & Commercial Cleaning. ...	233 Innisfil Street #10, Barrie, ON, Canada	L4N 3E9	Cleaning Services	DV
Office/Bureau Inc	Office/Bureau is a boutique creative firm, specializing in brand experience and interactive projects ...	97 Salem Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada	M6H 3C2	Web Services	DV
Outpost79	Outpost379 is a full-service communications and marketing agency dedicated to human wellness. For ov ...	379 George St N, Peterborough, ON, Canada	K9H 3R2	Marketing
OUTSIDER GENRE	Outsider Genre is a production collective based out of Toronto, with the goal to create new experien ...	75 Thermos Rd, Scarborough, ON M1L 0E6, Canada		Digital Media Services	DV
Overlap Associates Inc.	Overlap is a team of strategists, facilitators, and coaches. We help organizations identify and acce ...	151 Charles Street West	N2G 1H6	Consulting: Process Improvement, Process Design, Business Process Reengineering, Service Review, Process Mapping, Facilitation, Retreats	DV