Proactive disclosure
Government publishing contract details, such as Canada’s federal contracts over $10,000, without being asked. These lists show who wins what and are a source for planning bids.
Related terms
- Contract award notice
- A public notice saying who won a contract and, often, for how much. Award notices show who holds the work now and when it may come up again.
- Incumbent
- The supplier that holds a contract now. Incumbents usually have an edge when the work is re-tendered, but buyers often want a credible alternative.