Driver Training Solutions Canoe Contract | Canadian Procurement

Canoe Procurement Group of Canada cooperative purchasing contract

Driver Training Solutions has been awarded a Canoe Procurement Group of Canada cooperative purchasing contract, delivered in partnership with Sourcewell.

This contract recognizes our commitment to providing high‑quality public safety driver training and advanced driving simulation solutions to Canadian public sector organizations. It also confirms that our offerings meet - or exceed - Canadian public sector procurement standards and trade compliance requirements, including CFTA, CETA, and applicable regional trade obligations.

Through Canoe, municipalities, public sector organizations, and eligible non‑profits across Canada can now access Driver Training Solutions’ simulators, training programs, and professional services through a streamlined, procurement‑ready purchasing process, eliminating the need for time‑consuming individual tenders.

This partnership supports Canoe’s mission to simplify procurement and empower communities - and aligns with our own mission to support public safety professionals with reliable, innovative, and compliant driver training solutions.

For contract details or purchasing assistance, contact our team today.

Canoe contract overview

Contracting organization: Canoe Procurement Group of Canada
Partner: Sourcewell
Contract number: #102325-DRT
Contract term: February 13, 2030
Availability: All Canadian provinces and territories except Québec

How the purchasing process works

Become a Canoe member (quick and cost‑effective for eligible organizations).
Receive confirmation of membership and access to Canoe contracts.
Contact Driver Training Solutions for contract pricing and solution guidance.
Issue a purchase order referencing the Canoe contract number.
Driver Training Solutions schedules delivery, installation, and/or training.

Simple. Trade‑compliant. Procurement‑ready.

Why use Canoe with Driver Training Solutions?

Compliant - Canoe contracts are competitively tendered and trade‑compliant, providing members with a fully compliant path to purchase under Canadian public sector procurement regulations.

Competitive - Access pre‑negotiated, not‑to‑exceed pricing and the benefits of collective buying power - helping organizations maximize value while investing in industry‑leading driver training technology.

Convenient - Avoid the cost and complexity of running your own procurement process. Eligible organizations can register with Canoe and purchase immediately through ready‑to‑use cooperative contracts.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I purchase through the Driver Training Solutions Canoe contract?

The Canoe contract provides streamlined access to our full range of professional driver training simulators and services, including: Commercial & CDL Driving Simulators, Police & Law Enforcement Driving Simulators, Fire, EMS & Emergency Response Simulators, Transit Bus Driving Simulators, Sanitation & Refuse Vehicle Simulators, Snowplow Driving Simulators, Snowplow Operator Training Programs, Heavy Equipment & Specialized Vehicle Simulators, Delivery & Last‑Mile Driving Simulators, Airside & Ground Support Vehicle Simulators, Novice & Defensive Driver Training Simulators, Military & Specialized Fleet Simulators, On‑site Training, Installation & Support Services. All offerings are available under competitively awarded, procurement‑ready Canoe contract terms.

How does a Canoe contract satisfy the bid process?

Purchasing through Canoe does not bypass competitive procurement - it fulfills it. Canoe, in partnership with Sourcewell, conducts formal, competitive RFPs on behalf of its members. Contracts are co‑tendered to ensure compliance with CFTA, CETA, and applicable regional trade agreements, allowing members to rely on the completed procurement process to meet their own requirements. This results in compliant, transparent, and defensible purchasing.

What is cooperative purchasing?

Cooperative purchasing allows multiple public sector organizations to combine their purchasing power through a shared, competitively awarded contract. Instead of each organization running an individual procurement, the cooperative completes one compliant solicitation that all members can use - saving time, reducing administrative burden, and leveraging scale for better value.

How can my organization join Canoe?

Joining Canoe is straightforward for eligible organizations. Once registered and approved, members gain access to Canoe’s full suite of cooperative contracts, including Driver Training Solutions’ contract. Membership details and eligibility vary by province and organization type.

Who is eligible to use Canoe contracts?

Canoe membership is available to qualifying Canadian organizations, including: Municipal governments, regional and local public sector entities, first nations and indigenous organizations, public agencies and authorities, eligible not‑for‑profit organizations. Availability may vary by province or territory.

Do I still need multiple quotes if I buy through Canoe?

In most cases, no. Because the contract has already been competitively tendered, additional quotes are typically not required. However, internal policies may vary, so always confirm with your procurement or finance team.

Can Canoe contracts be use for Federal Grants or funding programs?

Often, yes. Canoe contracts are structured to meet public procurement standards commonly required by federal, provincial, and municipal funding programs. Grant requirements should always be reviewed to confirm eligibility.

Do I purchase from Canoe or directly Driver Training Solutions?

All purchases are made directly with Driver Training Solutions. Canoe provides the competitively awarded contract framework that simplifies procurement and pricing.

Can private companies use Canoe contracts?

No. Canoe contracts are available only to eligible public sector and not‑for‑profit organizations.