How to Register as a Supplier with the City

Registration on the SAP Business Network is required to submit bids on City solicitations. New suppliers who have not previously registered, and who are interested in viewing and bidding on City solicitations, can register by going to the City's Supplier Registration Form.

Preparing To Register

Registering as a Supplier on the SAP Business Network is an essential prerequisite before bidding on City solicitations. Suppliers must complete registration on SAP Ariba to view or bid on City of Toronto solicitations. Unregistered suppliers are encouraged to complete their registration to initiate or continue doing business with the City of Toronto.

Suppliers can also update their business profile on SAP Business Network, specifically their Canadian, Canadian Subsidiary or Non-American business status.

Before registering, Suppliers should:

check with your organization to see if your company is already registered with the SAP Business Network. You can also contact supplychain@toronto.ca to confirm if your organization has an existing account linked to the City.
ensure that your company is not suspended or disqualified from bidding for City of Toronto contracts by checking the list of Suspended and Disqualified Firms.
visit the City of Toronto Supplier Information Portal to become familiar with the SAP Business Network.

Registering on the SAP Business Network

If you are not currently registered on the SAP Business Network, go to the City’s Supplier Registration Form and complete the steps to register for a new SAP Business Network Account that allows you to do business with the City. Please note that there is a three-day processing time to approve registration.

If you are already registered on the SAP Business Network, go to the City’s Supplier Registration Form to register your existing account with the City. Once you have registered, you will receive electronic notifications when public Solicitations (Request for Proposals, Request for Quotations, Request for Tenders, etc.) are issued for commodities that are listed on your profile.

For more support on registration, suppliers can:

view a recording of previous Supplier Information Session on the City’s YouTube page, which walks suppliers through the registration process in SAP Business Network
view slides from past Information Sessions and find commonly asked questions in the SLP Info Session Guide. Note there have been small changes to the application, so you may notice minor between these resources and the Supplier Registration Form.
refer to the Supplier Training Guide for the most up-to-date registration instructions.

Supplier Enablement

As of Fall 2025, the City is implementing Supplier Enablement, a new digital approach to managing procurement transactions through the SAP Business Network. It ensures a more efficient and transparent experience for suppliers, enabling suppliers to use digital invoices through their existing accounts on the SAP Business Network.

In line with requirements outlined on the Accounts Payable Requirements webpage, suppliers will use the SAP Business Network to:

Receive PO’s electronically
Submit invoices online
Securely maintain and update supplier profiles
Track transaction status

Note: There is no fee to register on the SAP Business Network with a standard account. Any fees incurred from the use of enterprise accounts on the SAP Business Network are at the sole discretion of the supplier.

Suppliers interested in learning more about Supplier Enablement or Suppliers that have questions about this transition can contact us at 416-397-4141 or supplychain@toronto.ca.