OECM

Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM) is a trusted not-for-profit collaborative sourcing partner for 1000+ entities in Ontario’s education sector, broader public sector, and other not-for-profit organizations. OECM contracts with innovative, reputable suppliers to offer a comprehensive choice of quality products and services, and generate significant savings for our customers.
 

On December 18, 2024, OECM chose AB as an awarded supplier for Online Marketplace Platform Services under the RFP #2023-417. This RFP was undertaken within the scope of Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (“CFTA”), Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ("CETA"), and within the scope of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between Quebec and Ontario.
 

Under this award, OECM members can procure an expansive selection of small-ticket items across multiple categories. OECM members also gain free access to Amazon Prime Business¹ in the first year, and an exclusive 75% discount on Amazon Prime Business² in second and third years³. With Amazon Prime Business, members have access to additional benefits, including:
 

• Fast, free business delivery
• Free survey and analytics tools
• Guided Buying features for approval workflows on specific purchasing thresholds
   

To start using Amazon Business and to access these benefits, OECM members can sign up for a free account link (Verification code: WXL8GM).

¹ Across BP Small, BP Medium and BP Enterprise plans.
² On Amazon Prime Business Medium and Enterprise only. No discounts on BP Small plan in the second and third years.
³ Pricing will revert to regular BP pricing and any applicable promotions at the end of the third year.