BC: The province's 'bid' website, which allows companies to bid for public sector opportunities, is set to expand.

Easier access to procurement opportunities and the addition of information from the Alberta Purchasing Connection's website will increase the amount of information notices on BC Bid by 30 per cent.

"We're making Alberta government bid notices available directly on the BC Bid website," said Black. "This instant and direct access to opportunities beyond the British Columbia border will help our suppliers expand their market and grow their businesses."

BC Bid has been in existence from the early stages of the internet in 1996. It has posted over 40,000 public sector opportunities in that time.

To be able to view opportunities and be able to bid on the site, registrants can select one of two options.

According to the site, the first allows "you can create your own custom commodity profile and receive matching notices automatically by e-mail," for $100.

The second, for those who wish to bid on opportunities online, costs $150 a year. For more information on types of services, visit: http://www.bcbid.ca/custom/BCBidServices20080501.pdf.

"BC Bid has become a powerful tool to alert British Columbia's entrepreneurs to the demand for their products and services," said Small Business and Revenue Minister Kevin Krueger.

The 24-hour service is available at http://www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca , seven days a week.

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