As a new supplier interested in selling to the Government of Nova Scotia, explain the two main types of procurement opportunities available. Describe how to receive notifications about new tender opportunities and where to find initial guidance on getting started with the procurement process.
Navigate to procurement.novascotia.ca. Identify the two main types of procurement opportunities listed under 'Procurement opportunities and notices'. Locate the 'Suppliers' section. Identify the name of the service that provides tender opportunity notifications. Identify the link or section providing initial guidance for new suppliers. Synthesize the identified information into a concise answer.
State that the two main types of procurement opportunities are 'current tenders' and 'standing offers/supply arrangements'. Identify the 'Tender Opportunities Notification Service' as the way to receive notifications. Specify that initial guidance for new suppliers can be found via the 'Getting Started' link under the 'Suppliers' section.