Doing Business with CAMH
The Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH) is committed to and fully compliant with the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directives and international trade agreements, including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreements (CETA).
As a publicly funded organization, CAMH is committed to the principles of accountability and transparency as we manage the health-care resources entrusted to us. By ensuring that public money is spent appropriately, we enhance the strength of our organization and optimize our performance ensuring that we provide the highest quality of care to our patients, families and the general public.
CAMH is a strong advocate of sustainable procurement. CAMH recognizes that its purchasing decisions have a significant impact on the environment and community well-being. With this in mind, CAMH prioritizes the procurement of goods and services that meet high environmental standards, promote social responsibility, and contribute to a sustainable future. By integrating sustainability criteria into its procurement processes, CAMH ensures that its suppliers align with its values and goals. These criteria may include factors such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, use of environmentally friendly materials, fair labor practices, and support for local businesses. Through sustainable procurement practices, CAMH not only reduces its ecological footprint but also fosters a healthier and more equitable community.
Each year, CAMH procures a wide range of goods and services that vary in scale and complexity. From the purchase of routine hospital consumables, to Research instruments/equipment to projects that call for organization-wide master planning, architecture and construction projects.