The public market by sector
What Québec's public bodies buy, grouped into sectors from SEAO's own categories: how many contracts, how large, and with how much competition.
| Sector | Awarded contracts | Median contract | By gré à gré | Single bid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT and telecommunications | 12,245 | $66K | 77% | 17% |
| Maintenance, snow removal and facility operations | 12,133 | $69K | 58% | 18% |
| Building construction | 12,100 | $101K | 40% | 9% |
| Professional and administrative services | 11,610 | $53K | 81% | 17% |
| Architecture, engineering and inspection | 9,783 | $57K | 69% | 9% |
| Equipment, machinery and instruments | 8,224 | $58K | 61% | 29% |
| Health and social services | 8,023 | $74K | 88% | 22% |
| Supplies, materials and products | 7,885 | $57K | 53% | 21% |
| Civil works and roads | 6,374 | $363K | 18% | 7% |
| Vehicles and transportation | 6,165 | $77K | 51% | 32% |
| Other and undetermined | 3,680 | $68K | 88% | 29% |
| Environment and natural resources | 3,370 | $70K | 50% | 16% |
Processes awarded from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The single-bid share is on awarded open calls. Data: SEAO, Données Québec.