SaskBuilds and Procurement
The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement provides central co-ordination and delivery of property management, information technology, procurement, project management, transportation, and other services to government ministries and agencies. In collaboration with SaskBuilds Corporation, the ministry integrates, co-ordinates and prioritizes infrastructure planning and delivery for the Province of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý, and advances projects through contract oversight, innovative approaches and alternative financing models as appropriate. The ministry also provides funding to the Provincial Archives of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý.
1. Information you might be looking for
Procurement Guidance
The ministry has a that provide assistance to public entities entering in to a procurement. These documents include procurement policies, guides, competition templates and related guides as well as information on conducting Vendor Performance ratings.
SaskBuilds and Procurement Training
The ministry has developed an inventory of training courses that provides a very good starting point in any practitioners procurement education. These courses provide a mix of theory and practical examples in applying a best value approach to procurement.
Purchase used government equipment on
The ministry co-ordinates the disposal of used government-owned supplies. Your window to buying used goods is the free-of-charge website. You'll find good quality items and supplies such as vehicles, furniture, electronics and other equipment. Visit now to view and bid on any posted government goods.
Learn about the
Community-based organizations can also benefit from the disposal of usable government office furnishings through the . Community-based organizations across ±¦ÍþÌåÓý are eligible to receive furnishings free of charge. Organizations can request items online and one organization is randomly chosen to receive each item.
Register online to begin selecting donations your organization is interested in receiving. This program supports the valuable work volunteers and community workers do every day to strengthen our communities.
±¦ÍþÌåÓý Hospital North Battleford Audit
The third party independent audit of the ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility is listed below with the appendices.
2. Plans and Annual Reports
Plan for 2025-26
reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for ±¦ÍþÌåÓý people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all ±¦ÍþÌåÓý people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
The and highlight key infrastructure investments in the 2024-25 ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Capital Plan that the ministry delivers on in the Health, Education and Government Services sectors.
For previous ministry plans, please visit .
Annual Reports
presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.
3. Programs and Services
The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement is the major internal service provider to all other Executive Government ministries and agencies. From property management to information technology to transportation, our services are provided almost exclusively to other government ministries. Our role is to enable them to deliver efficient, quality services that the public expects and deserves from its government.
While the ministry provides an array of services to other ministries, its major services include:
Property and Project Management
SaskBuilds and Procurement manages and maintains more than 700 government buildings on behalf of Government in communities across ±¦ÍþÌåÓý. This includes the leasing, purchasing, operation and maintenance of the buildings. We also play a central project construction role in building new facilities and revitalization projects such as the Legislative building, courthouses, correctional facilities and other government buildings by providing services such as contract management, industry liaison, small-scale design and tendering.
Information Technology
SaskBuilds and Procurement is a full-service IT provider to Executive Government ministries, agencies and government employees no matter where in the province they are located. We provide or manage IT help desk and on-site computer support services, hardware and software, IT security services, computer application maintenance and development, data centre services and network services.
Transportation
SaskBuilds and Procurement is the main transportation provider to all Executive Government and its employees, whether on the ground or in the air. Our Central Vehicle Agency manages and maintains a fleet of vehicles for use by ministries or employees no matter what their requirements.
SaskBuilds and Procurement also owns and maintains the government's small fleet of aircraft. We operate ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Air Ambulance Services aircraft in partnership with the ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Health Authority, which provides province-wide emergency medical evacuation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Commercial Services
In addition to major services like coordinating transportation, SaskBuilds and Procurement provides the day-to-day services other government ministries need to serve the public and business community. Each year we handle more than 16 million pieces of mail and are responsible for storing and archiving in excess of 200,000 government records.
Green Initiative
As a key focus of its service to other ministries and agencies, SaskBuilds and Procurement works to reduce the government's environmental footprint. Buildings are built and refurbished to the highest of environmental standards under the international LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program. They're also maintained and operated in an environmentally friendly way under the Canadian industry standard for commercial building sustainability certification program known as BOMA BEST (Building Environmental Standards).
When it comes to ground transportation our emphasis is on cost-efficient, environmentally friendly vehicles. SaskBuilds and Procurement purchases fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicles whenever possible and maintains a fleet that is the right size to fit the needs of Government.
Other sustainable actions include conservation, waste management, and recycling.
6. Legislation
The following acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement. The links below are provided by consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to the Government of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the .
To order or subscribe, please visit the . If you don't have Adobe Readers on your system, you can .
Legislation and Regulations
(SaskBuilds and Procurement is responsible only for clauses 8(c) and 9(I)(h), subsection 9(3) and the Information Technology Office Service Regulations)
7. News releases
Read the ministry's most recent news releases
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Government Procurement 90 Per Cent from ±¦ÍþÌåÓý; 99 Per Cent Canadian
The Government of ±¦ÍþÌåÓý's commitment to procuring from ±¦ÍþÌåÓý based companies remains strong. Historically, ±¦ÍþÌåÓý has awarded...
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Record $4.6 Billion Capital Budget Delivers Essential Infrastructure for ±¦ÍþÌåÓý People
The 2025-26 Budget delivers the largest total capital budget in ±¦ÍþÌåÓý history at $4.6 billion. Funding from this year's budget will invest...
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±¦ÍþÌåÓý's Rich History Takes Centre Stage During Archives Week 2025
±¦ÍþÌåÓý's vibrant and diverse history takes center stage during the celebration of Archives Week 2025. This year, Archives Week runs from...
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Procurement Begins for ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Polytechnic Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus
The Ministry of SaskBuilds and Procurement and ±¦ÍþÌåÓý Polytechnic have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure a new Skilled...
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Preferred Location Identified for New Hospital in Rosthern
A preferred site has now been identified for the new Acute Care facility in Rosthern. The preferred location for the new facility is on the...