Purpose-Built for Government procurement in Canada
A single platform. Built for public procurement. Proven across Canada.
Streamline your source-to-contract processes, improve vendor participation, and deliver real outcomes. Whether you’re managing procurement for a Province, Municipality, University, or Hospital, the pressure from tighter budgets and evolving regulations to urgent demands for transparency, accessibility, and supporting local communities are being felt across the board.
Modernize Your Procurement, the Canadian Way
SOVRA is built on the trusted MERX foundation, a platform synonymous with Canadian Public Procurement. But it does far more than bid posting. SOVRA has evolved to deliver procurement resiliency across all levels of Government in Canada.
Work seamlessly in both French and English
Stay compliant with federal and provincial rules, right out of the box
Tap into a supplier network of over 215,000 vendors to support local and diverse sourcing
Streamline every step from intake to contract with intuitive, automated workflows
Reach More Vendors. Deliver Greater Value.
Your tenders are only as strong as the responses you receive. That’s why SOVRA has built a procurement ecosystem that actively supports supplier engagement:
- Publish opportunities to our growing supplier network
- Make participation easier for small and underrepresented businesses
- Track vendor interest and optimize outreach strategies
Earn Trust Through Transparent Procurement
Public trust starts with procurement people like you — and the tools that make your process clear, auditable, and inclusive.
- Track every sourcing decision and contract history in one place
- Share real-time reports to streamline internal reviews and council approvals
- Open up access with vendor-friendly portals that promote equity and inclusion
More vendor responses = better pricing, better outcomes, and stronger community alignment.
Learn More About SOVRA’s Impact on Canadian Public Procurement.
Explore the platform designed for Canadian realities
Unlike enterprise software retrofitted for procurement, SOVRA was designed from the ground up for Canadian public sector professionals.
- Pre-configured templates for RFx processes
- Customizable evaluation scoring and committee workflows
- Native support for Canadian regulations, thresholds, and procurement policies
Who SOVRA Serves Across Government procurement in Canada
SOVRA is built and serves all levels of government across the Canadian public sector landscape:
- Municipal Governments and Regional Districts
- Colleges, Universities, and School Boards
- Health Authorities and Crown Corporations
- Provincial Ministries and Agencies
Whether you manage centralized procurement or support decentralized teams, SOVRA adapts to your environment without costly customization or long onboarding.
Trusted Across North America
SOVRA powers procurement operations for over 7,000 public sector organizations, including Municipalities, School Boards, and Agencies across Canada and the U.S.
We bring over 20 years of public sector experience to every implementation, ensuring your modernization effort delivers results without disruption.