Smarter Procurement
Built for Canada

QCsolver simplifies the process of qualifying and managing your entire network of vendors, contractors, and suppliers. We do 90% of the work, free to the client. Insurance, Workers Compensation, and compliance are documents collected, reviewed, and approved on your behalf.

2,000+
Suppliers
Coast to Coast
90%
Of the Work
Done by Us
99.98%
Platform
Uptime
$0
Cost to
Clients
Insurance & Workers Compensation Document ReviewWe collect, review, and approve on your behalf
Real-time
Collaborative Supplier DatabaseOne update. Every client sees it.
Real-time
Buy Local Search by CategoryFind Canadian and Ontario suppliers nearby
New
AI Insurance ReviewAutomated certificate verification
AI
Contracts DashboardFull lifecycle. Zero missed deadlines.
New
Power BI Reporting & MonitoringWe help you maximize Power BI for procurement insights
New
What our largest client says

“QCsolver is a fantastic partner. They do an amazing job managing data and providing vital reports for our company. The QCsolver team is super responsive anytime we have a need. We always know we can rely on QCsolver to help with any of our data needs.”

AP
Andy Pachacek
Kinetic GPO
Client since
2017
★★★★★
How It Works

Up and running in days, not months

A structured, transparent process that delivers consistent results. Your team will be managing compliance within days of signing up.

1

Configure

Define what you require: insurance minimums, Workers Compensation clearance, document types, compliance declarations.

2

Connect

We invite your existing suppliers to join QCsolver. They complete a Profile and connect to your organization.

3

We Review

QCsolver staff and AI collect, review, and approve documents on your behalf. We follow up directly with suppliers.

4

Stay Compliant

Reports generated on demand. Renewal alerts. Automatic propagation to all clients.

Why Now

Demand is stronger than ever

Four converging forces are creating immediate urgency for Canadian organizations to formalize supplier qualification and procurement compliance.

Regulatory

Ontario BPS Procurement Directive

Revised Jan 2024, this directive mandates segregation of duties, transparent vendor access, and documented compliance across all public sector entities including hospitals.

Legislation

Buy Ontario Act & Bill S-211

Bill 72 (2025) and Forced Labour Act require traceable, qualified, domestically prioritized supply chains. Impossible to demonstrate without a vendor platform.

Cyber Risk

Tightening Vendor Security

OEB and healthcare regulators are raising cybersecurity bars for third-party vendors. Hospitals must validate vendor security before onboarding.

Accreditation

Continuous Vendor Risk

Accreditation Canada and Joint Commission 2025-2026 changes require continuous vendor risk assessment and structured credentialing, replacing one-time approval.

68%
of healthcare organizations experienced supply chain attacks in 2024. 82% reported care disruptions as a direct result. Procurement compliance is no longer optional.
Source: Joint Commission / Censinet, 2024
How We Are Different

We don't just store documents. We review them for you.

Our competitors give you a portal to upload supplier documents and leave the work to you. QCsolver actively manages the entire process so your team can focus on strategic procurement, not chasing paperwork.

Typical Competitor

Document Storage Only

  • Provides document storage
  • Your team reviews every document for compliance
  • Your team chases suppliers when documents expire
  • Approval and rejection decisions sit on your desk
  • Compliance gaps surface only when audited
QCsolver

Full Document Management Service

  • We collect documents from suppliers on your behalf
  • Our trained staff and AI review every document for compliance
  • We follow up directly with the suppliers when items are incomplete or expired
  • We approve compliant documents and flag deficiencies before they become risk
  • You see only the final result: a fully compliant supplier base
Insurance & Workers Compensation

Workplace Safety Insurance, Reviewed and Approved for You

Insurance certificates and Workers Compensation clearance documents are where supplier compliance most often fails. QCsolver's trained staff manage the entire collection, review, and approval process. We chase the suppliers, validate the documents, confirm the coverage, and deliver clean approved records.

Insurance Coverage Minimums & Workers Compensation Verification Insurance coverage minimums, named insureds, policy periods, endorsements, and Workers Compensation clearance numbers checked against your specific requirements.
We follow up with suppliers directly Our team contacts the supplier on your behalf when a certificate is missing, expired, or non-compliant.
Renewal Tracking & Pre-Expiry Alerts Automated alerts are emailed before insurance certificates and Workers Compensation clearances expire. Renewals are pursued before they become a problem.
Audit-Ready Approved Records Every document carries a QCsolver approval stamp with reviewer, date, and verification notes.
Read: Workers Compensation Clearance Verification — what procurement teams need to know
Document Review Workflow
1
Supplier uploads to QCsolverSuppliers self-serve and submit all requested documents including insurance and Workers Compensation documents through the QCsolver portal.
2
QCsolver Reviews & ValidatesTrained staff plus AI verify insurance coverage minimums, policy dates, named insureds, and Workers Compensation clearance status against your requirements.
3
We follow up if anything is incompleteEmail and phone outreach to the supplier. We do not pass the chase back to you.
Approved & StampedCompliant documents flow into your dashboard with full audit trail. Deficiencies flagged with action plan.
No manual checking. No missed renewals. No supplier chasing.
Who We Serve

Built for Everyone in the Procurement Chain

Whether you're managing suppliers, supplying clients, or partnering with us, QCsolver delivers value that scales with your role.

For Clients

Organize contractors and suppliers in one place. Reduce risk and reclaim hours every week.

FREE$0 cost & no implementation fee
Ask us about our client pay option where the Suppliers do not have to pay.
  • Reduced workload and risk
  • Centralized data and reporting
  • Increased visibility of supplier qualifications
  • Improved quote process with QuickQuotes
  • Optimal for portfolios of 50+ suppliers
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For Suppliers

Build a reputation as a reliable, sustainable contractor. Stay work-ready always.

$73.75 to $590/ year (revenue based)
No charge for Indigenous suppliers, Not-for-Profits, and any supplier whose annual sales to QCsolver clients are under $5,000.
  • Meet client requirements faster
  • Ensure compliance automatically
  • Always be work ready
  • Stay organized and up to date
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For Affiliates

Strategic alliances bringing value-added services to our shared customer base.

Partnership/ Custom terms
  • Reach a curated procurement audience
  • Co-marketing and integration opportunities
  • Industry-aligned alliances
  • Value-added service delivery
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What We Do

Everything your Procurement Team needs

A complete procurement compliance ecosystem built from the ground up for Canadian organizations and Canadian legislation.

Core

Insurance & Workers Compensation Document Review

We collect, review, and approve insurance certificates and Workers Compensation clearances on your behalf. We follow up with suppliers directly.

Legislation Compliance Tracking

Track Buy Ontario Act, Bill 40, Bill 72, and Bill S-211 across your supply chain.

AI

AI Insurance Document Review

AI reads supplier insurance certificates and verifies they meet your specific requirements.

Core

Supplier Self-Serve & Attestation

Suppliers maintain their own data and attest that it's current.

New

Buy Local Search by Category

Support local business. Find Canadian and Ontario suppliers near you, filtered by service category.

New

Contracts Module & Dashboard

Full contract management dashboard for planning, renewals, and deadlines. Never miss an expiry.

New

Power BI Reporting & Monitoring

We help clients maximize Power BI for supplier scorecards, procurement activity reporting, and impact storytelling. No access limits.

API Integration

Smooth integration with Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP, and other API-compatible systems.

Buy Local

Support Canadian Suppliers. Search by Category and Region

QCsolver makes it easy for Canadian organizations to source from Canadian and Ontario suppliers first. Our Buy Local search lets you filter your supplier database by category, location, certifications, and Canadian content.

Canadian and Ontario Origin TagsEvery supplier carries verified origin and Canadian-content data, supporting Buy Ontario Act compliance.
Search by Service CategoryFilter by trade, service line, category code, or industry. Find the right local supplier in seconds.
Geographic ProximitySort and filter by distance from your project location. Local first, regional second, national third.
Certification FiltersIndigenous-owned, women-owned, minority-owned, B-Corp, ISO certified, and more.
Buy Local Search Previous with Sample Suppliers
12 Canadian suppliers found
🍁
Maple City Electric Ltd.Cambridge, ON. Certified Ontario-Made.
3 km
🍁
Grand River Power & LightingKitchener, ON. Workers Compensation compliant.
12 km
🍁
Trillium Electrical ServicesGuelph, ON. Indigenous-owned.
26 km
🍁
Northern Watt ContractorsHamilton, ON. ISO 9001 certified.
38 km
Reporting & Monitoring

We help you maximize Power BI for Procurement

Procurement data is only useful if leadership can see it. QCsolver helps clients turn supplier, compliance, and contract data into Power BI dashboards your CFO, audit committee, and board actually use. No access limits, no IT tickets.

Supplier Scorecards Performance, compliance, spend, and risk in one place. Refreshed automatically.
Activity Reports Spend by category, by supplier, by department. Trended monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Compliance Monitoring Live dashboards for Bill S-211, Buy Ontario, Workers Compensation clearance status. Audit-ready at any moment.
Impact Storytelling Buy Local %, diverse supplier spend, contract savings. Numbers your stakeholders care about, presented the way you want them.
Sample Dashboard Modules
Supplier Compliance HealthPercent of suppliers compliant by category
Contract Renewal PipelineExpiring in 30, 60, 90, 180 days
Buy Local & Diversity SpendCanadian, Ontario, Indigenous, women-owned, etc.
Insurance & Workers Compensation Gap TrackerSuppliers with expired or incomplete coverage
Spend by Category & SupplierTrended over 12 to 36 months
Bill S-211 Reporting PackAudit-ready data for annual filing
All dashboards are customized to your data, your stakeholders, and your reporting cadence.
Why Choose Us
2,000+
Active Suppliers
Coast to coast across Canada
99.98%
Uptime
Toronto colocation, MS SQL, 24/7 site security
4
Acts Tracked
S-211, Buy Ontario, Bill 40, Bill 72
100%
Canadian Hosted
Public sector data residency met

Why Canadian Organizations choose QCsolver

We have been Solving purchasing challenges since 2012. By working directly with clients, QCsolver improves vendor oversight, saving both time and money. Our expertise in vendor management and evaluation helps businesses reduce costs, mitigate risks, and streamline operations.

We manage documents, not just store themTrained staff plus AI review and approve insurance, Workers Compensation, and compliance documents on your behalf.
Built for CanadaCanadian owned, Canadian operated, Canadian hosted. Built for Canadian legislation.
One Profile, Every ClientSuppliers maintain a single profile. Every connected client organization sees real-time updates automatically.
Zero IT DependencySaaS, 99.98% uptime, Canadian-hosted. We manage the stack so your team doesn't have to.
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Compliance Tracking

Built for Canadian Legislation

QCsolver collects, tracks, and reports on the key pieces of Canadian procurement legislation, keeping your organization audit-ready.

Ontario Legislation

Buy Ontario Act

Ontario public organizations must give preference to Ontario-made goods and services. QCsolver tracks supplier origin data and powers the Buy Local search.

Supplier Origin Tracking
Ontario Legislation

Ontario Bill 40

Procurement reform legislation affecting how Ontario organizations manage and document their purchasing processes. QCsolver maintains records and audit trails.

Process Documentation Automated
Ontario Legislation

Ontario Bill 72

Strengthened supply chain transparency requirements. QCsolver's supplier profiles ensure you have the information needed to meet Bill 72's reporting requirements.

Supply Chain Transparency Enabled
New Modules

Two Powerful New Modules

Reduce workload, gain visibility, and take control of your procurement workflow.

Quick Quotes Module

For under-threshold and department-focused purchasing only. Streamlines smaller, frequent quote requests that do not require formal RFx procurement. Send requests to qualified suppliers, collect responses, evaluate submissions, and deliver results.

Designed for under-threshold spend
Department-focused workflow
Reduces departmental quote-handling workload
Full audit trail maintained automatically
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Contracts Dashboard

Complete visibility over every contract in your portfolio. Plan ahead, track renewal dates, and ensure you never miss another contract deadline. Integrates with the Supplier Database.

Full contract portfolio dashboard
Automated deadline and renewal alerts
Planning tools for quarterly and annual reviews
Never miss a contract expiry again
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Our Clients

Coast to Coast Across Canada

2,000+ suppliers serving organizations from energy and utilities to education, healthcare, and municipalities.

2007 QCVC
McMaster University First Client
2012
QCsolver
Incorporated
2017
Kinetic GPO
2024
25 Hydro
Companies
2024
Tremco WTC
Next
Your
Organization

Energy, Utilities & Mining

25 Ontario Hydro companies, Mining company in Saskatchewan

Education & Healthcare

Ontario Universities

Construction & Facilities

Tremco/WTC Inc, Clearway Construction

Business, Insurance & Finance

Cambridge Solutions, Nova Mutual

Community & Non-Profit

Trusted partners across the community and non-profit sector

Municipalities

Township of Wellesley and other municipal governments

Our Associates

Strategic Alliances & Trusted Partners

QCsolver works with like-minded organizations committed to offering value-added services to our shared customers. These are the partners that extend what we deliver.

Tall Pine Collective
ARMS Technologies Inc.
LXM
Document Imaging Partners
Wolfe Procurement
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Meet The Team

The People behind QCsolver

Our team's diverse backgrounds in procurement, supply chain, system development, data management, sales, program analysis, municipal government, and IT help us deliver a comprehensive suite of services.

Gerald (Jerry) Ford

Founder & CEO
NISCL, CMC, SCMP, CPSM, MCIPS
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Rachel Ford

Chief Operating Officer

Todd Phillips

IT Manager

Mary Antony

Customer Service Clerk

Sumukh Dhawade

Business Analyst

Anusha Shrestha

Operations Coordinator

Gira Barot

Administrative and Customer Service Clerk

Rakshya Niraula

Programmer
Visit Us

Centrally Located in Cambridge, Ontario

Our office sits at the heart of Southwestern Ontario, within a 90-minute drive of Toronto, Hamilton, London, and the GTA. Easy access to Highway 401.

Office Address240 Holiday Inn Drive, Unit R
Cambridge, ON N3C 3X4
Phone(226) 474-1169
Email
Hours

EST: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

CST: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

MST: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM

PST: 5:30 AM – 1:30 PM

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Canadian Organizations

Procurement managers, compliance officers, and contract administrators across Canada rely on QCsolver every day.

★★★★★
"One of the key differentiators with QCsolver is that they provide more than just the technology platform itself. Their team supports the ongoing management and maintenance of supplier information and compliance records on behalf of their customers. In our experience, this part of their offering is invaluable, helping ensure the platform remains current and continues to deliver value while reducing the administrative burden on internal teams."
AW
Andrew WolfeCEO, Wolf Procurement (May 2026)
★★★★★
"QCsolver has been a valuable partner in supporting our contractor safety management program at Utilities Kingston. Their platform has helped improve contractor compliance tracking, and document management within our contractor oversight processes. Overall, QCsolver has helped strengthen our contractor safety management processes and has been a great resource for our organization."
SR
Scott RobinsonSupervisor, Health and Safety, Utilities Kingston (June 2026)
★★★★★
"QCsolver has made vendor document management simple for us at Utilities Kingston. The QCsolver staff are thorough, very responsive and handle everything from A to Z."
RE
Ryan EvansManager, Procurement, Utilities Kingston (June 2026)
★★★★★
"QCsolver has been an outstanding partner in assisting to manage our Contractor Management System. Their team is consistently responsive, adaptable, and willing to work collaboratively to address evolving business needs. They have demonstrated a strong commitment to customer service, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and opportunities for improvement are acted upon efficiently.

I have worked particularly closely with Jerry Ford and Rachel Ford, both of whom have been exceptional to deal with. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to find practical solutions have made them trusted partners and a pleasure to work with. I would confidently recommend QCsolver to any organization seeking a reliable and customer-focused contractor management provider."
CM
Clark MartinProgram Manager, Health, Safety and Environment OEC Renewables (June 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Common Questions

Procurement leaders ask us these most often. If yours isn't here, book a 40-minute call.

What is procurement compliance?

Procurement compliance is the process of qualifying suppliers and verifying they meet legal, insurance, safety, and contractual requirements before and during the business relationship. For Canadian organizations this includes insurance coverage verification, Workers Compensation clearance, Bill S-211 forced labour attestation, Buy Ontario Act origin tracking, and ongoing document renewal management.

How much does QCsolver cost?

QCsolver is free for client organizations with no implementation fee. Suppliers pay between $73.75 and $590 per year based on their annual revenue. Indigenous suppliers, not-for-profits, and suppliers with annual sales to QCsolver clients under $5,000 pay nothing.

Is QCsolver data hosted in Canada?

Yes. QCsolver is Canadian owned, Canadian operated, and 100% Canadian hosted in a Toronto colocation facility with 24/7 site security. This meets public sector data residency requirements for Ontario and federal Canadian organizations.

What is Bill S-211 and how does QCsolver help?

Bill S-211, Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, requires certain organizations to file an annual report on steps taken to prevent forced labour and child labour in their supply chains. QCsolver hosts a supplier attestation form, collects responses, and produces audit-ready reports for annual filing. Read the full Bill S-211 reporting guide →

How does QCsolver handle Workers Compensation clearance verification?

QCsolver's trained staff and AI collect Workers Compensation clearance certificates from suppliers, verify clearance numbers and validity periods against your requirements, follow up with suppliers when documents are missing or expired, and stamp approved records with a full audit trail. Automated alerts fire before expiry so renewals are pursued before they become a compliance gap. Read the Workers Compensation verification guide →

Does QCsolver integrate with Oracle PeopleSoft or SAP?

Yes. QCsolver provides API integration with Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP, and other API-compatible ERP and procurement systems. Supplier data, compliance status, and contract information can flow into your existing systems.

What is the Buy Ontario Act and how does QCsolver support it?

The Buy Ontario Act requires Ontario public organizations to give preference to Ontario-made goods and services. QCsolver tracks verified supplier origin and Canadian content data, tags Indigenous, women-owned, minority-owned, and certified suppliers, and powers a Buy Local search by service category, geography, and certification.

How long does QCsolver take to implement?

Most client organizations are managing compliance within days of signing up. QCsolver handles configuration, supplier invitations, and document collection. There is no IT integration burden for the client to launch.

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