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GOVERNMENT PURCHASING AGENCY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Transaction-Based Automated Purchasing System
1, record 1, English, Transaction%2DBased%20Automated%20Purchasing%20System
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TAPS 1, record 1, English, TAPS
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Endorsed Shared System. This system is endorsed by the CIO, Treasury Board of Canada. The Transaction-based Automated Purchasing System(TAPS) is a microcomputer, Local Area Network based purchasing system. The system facilitates functional and administrative approval being obtained, and goods received being verified against invoices prior to payment authorization. TAPS, initially developed by Advanced Systems Integrations(ASI), Nepean, Ontario, for the National Transportation Agency, interfaces with Public Works and Government Services’ systems, as well as, several departmental specific financial, assets management and inventory control systems. 2, record 1, English, - Transaction%2DBased%20Automated%20Purchasing%20System
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Transaction Based Automated Procurement System
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système intégré de traitement des achats
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20traitement%20des%20achats
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SITA 1, record 1, French, SITA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système partagé approuvé- Ce système est approuvé par le Dirigeant principal de l'information du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. Le système intégré de traitement des achats (SITA) est un système d'achats sur micro-ordinateur relié à un réseau local. Le système facilite l'obtention des approbations fonctionnelles et administratives, et les marchandises reçues peuvent être vérifiées par rapport aux factures avant que le paiement soit autorisé. Le SITA, qui a été mis au point à l'origine par la firme Advanced Systems Integrations (ASI) de Nepean (Ontario) pour l'Office national des transports, interface avec les systèmes de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada, ainsi qu'avec les systèmes financiers, de gestion des biens et des contrôles des stocks de plusieurs ministères. 2, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20traitement%20des%20achats
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Government Purchasing Agency
1, record 2, English, Government%20Purchasing%20Agency
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GPA 1, record 2, English, GPA
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Government Purchasing Agency is the central procurement unit for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is responsible for purchasing more than $250 million in goods and services annually on behalf of provincial departments and agencies. The Government Purchasing Agency is further responsible for the Central Purchasing Authority which coordinates and administers a system of high volume procurement on behalf of government funded bodies. The Agency functions under the legislative provision of the Public Tender Act. The main goal of the public tender legislation is to ensure procurement and is conducted in an open and competitive environment while maintaining fair and equitable opportunities for supplies to compete for government business. 1, record 2, English, - Government%20Purchasing%20Agency
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Agence des achats gouvernementaux
1, record 2, French, Agence%20des%20achats%20gouvernementaux
correct, feminine noun, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'appellation française est entérinée par le Bureau des services en français, Gouvernement de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador. 2, record 2, French, - Agence%20des%20achats%20gouvernementaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Government Contracts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Procurement Opportunity and Delivery System 1, record 3, English, Procurement%20Opportunity%20and%20Delivery%20System
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PODS provides automated bidmatching services to companies in Newfoundland and Labrador, especially with respect to tenders issued by the Government Purchasing Agency(GPA). PODS uses state-of-the-art data communications and software technologies to address current and prospective opportunities for the on-line access to procurement information. 1, record 3, English, - Procurement%20Opportunity%20and%20Delivery%20System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Marchés publics
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Procurement Opportunity and Delivery System 1, record 3, French, Procurement%20Opportunity%20and%20Delivery%20System
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau interactif de débouchés qui peut fournir à l'entreprise canadienne des renseignements sur les appels d'offres qui correspondent au profil de l'abonné. Son interface avec le Web permet d'effectuer des recherches et de recueillir des renseignements additionnels relatifs aux exigences de soumissions des divers organismes d'appels d'offres. 2, record 3, French, - Procurement%20Opportunity%20and%20Delivery%20System
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de l'Industrie, du Commerce et de la Technologie de Terre-Neuve et Compusult Limited ont établi un partenariat entre les secteurs public et privé visant à offrir PODS aux industries de Terre-Neuve et du Labrador. 2, record 3, French, - Procurement%20Opportunity%20and%20Delivery%20System
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-11-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- private insurer
1, record 4, English, private%20insurer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A bank shall not make a loan in Canada on the security of residential property in Canada for the purpose of purchasing, renovating or improving that property, or refinance such a loan, if the amount of the loan, together with the amount then outstanding of any mortgage having an equal or prior claim against the property, would exceed 75 per cent of the value of the property at the time of the loan. [This paragraph] does not apply in respect of... a loan if repayment of the amount of the loan... is guaranteed or insured by a government agency or a private insurer approved by the Superintendent;.... [Bank Act]. 1, record 4, English, - private%20insurer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- assureur privé
1, record 4, French, assureur%20priv%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est interdit à la banque de faire garantir par un immeuble résidentiel situé au Canada un prêt consenti au Canada pour l'achat, la rénovation ou l'amélioration de cet immeuble, ou de renouveler un tel prêt, si la somme de celui-ci et du solde impayé de toute hypothèque de rang égal ou supérieur excède soixante-quinze pour cent de la valeur de l'immeuble au moment du prêt. [Ce] paragraphe [...] ne s'applique pas [...] au prêt dont le remboursement, [...] est garanti ou assuré par un organisme gouvernemental ou par un assureur privé agréé par le surintendant; [...] [Loi sur les banques]. 1, record 4, French, - assureur%20priv%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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