Doing Business with NLSchools
VIEW NLESD TENDERS
NLSchools refers to all public K-12 English schools under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education, Education Operations Branch and all employees providing services and supports to such schools, including those who work in school facilities, student transportation, program implementation, student services, and procurement.
We welcome you to do business with NLSchools.
To view business opportunities please visit the NLSchools MERX web site.
If you are new to this system, please see below for instructions and details on submitting bids on available tenders. Contact information re purchasing and invoice payments can be found at the bottom of this page.
INFORMATIONAL VIDEO: How to use MERX.
NLSchools will only accept bids via its MERX e-procurement bidding system. This online system provides the following benefits:
- Subscription is FREE.
- View notices and documents in one place.
- Receive email notifications of matched opportunities, amendments and awards.
- Submit your bids online through our electronic bid submission process.
- Ask questions directly to the buyer responsible for the solicitation through our Q & A feature.
- Watch the countdown clock during your online bid submission.
- Track bid progress and history.
Merx informational video can be found at right and a PDF presentation can also be found below.
Suppliers should register on the MERX system, by registering at www.merx.com, or by phoning 1-800-964-6379 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m NT and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m in Labrador). MERX personnel will assist suppliers with setting up their profile and opportunity matching. Be sure to Note when you are registering as a NLSchools supplier, it is a FREE service.
*** DISCLAIMER ***
When setting up a bidder profile, the vendor will need to select categories for goods and/or services relevant to their business to allow for bid matching. When a bid match occurs, the vender will receive an email notification. Please note that vendors should NOT rely solely on these notifications. Rather, vendors are strongly encouraged to visit the NLSchools Merx site for potential bidding opportunities on a regular routine basis.
The NLESD carries out its procurement in compliance with the provincial governments Public Procurement Act and its associated Public Procurement Regulations and Policy. This includes obtaining quotes for relevant goods and services, and issuing open calls when required.
While many of our open calls may be found on other tender listings, to view all current open calls for NLSchools, please visit the NLSchools Merx web site. All tenders close at 2:30pm on the closing date. Bidding documents MUST be obtained through Merx.
Purchasing Contact Information
Purchasing questions can be directed to one of the following NLESD buyers:
- Jamie Whitten
Tel: (709) 729-6050
Email:jamiewhitten@nlschools.ca - Jackie Ralph
Tel: (709) 729-6039
Email:jackieralph@nlschools.ca - Troy Fowler
Tel: (709) 729-6047
Email:troyfowler@nlschools.ca
Vendor Information (Invoice Payment Process)
Send Invoices to One Location
We are now accepting Electronic Invoices. Vendors can submit their invoices for payment via email to:
We also accept invoices by mail to:
NLSchools Accounts Payable
95 Elizabeth Avenue
St. John's, NL · A1B 1R6
Questions? Call 758-2917 or 758-2316.
Sign up for Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
If you are not already receiving payments deposited directly into your bank account, download and complete the direct deposit form below.
INCLUDE REQUIRED INFORMATION ON YOUR INVOICE.
These requirements are listed below.
- Accounts Payable Invoice Requirements (PDF)
- Direct Deposit Application Form (PDF)
- Direct Deposit Application Form (Word Doc)
- Invoice Payment Process Notice (PDF)
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