Value in Purchasing (VIP) Program
The Value in Purchasing (VIP) Program allows Community Health Centres that are members of the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres (CACHC) to take advantage of significantly reduced pricing on a wide-range of supplies and services (see list below). The program also offers CHCs extensive purchasing support from a dedicated account manager at ASSOCIUM GAIN, CACHC’s national VIP Program partner.
The VIP Program is a powerful benefit of membership in CACHC, and helps your CHC improve your bottom line and streamline purchasing. Complete the online VIP Program enrollment form below. You will then receive an email from our VIP Program account manager at ASSOCIUM GAIN providing guidance on how to get started.
If you have any questions, contact Arjun Singh, CACHC’s Administrative Coordinator at asingh@cachc.ca. See VIP Program case studies and testimonials
Products / Services Discounted Through VIP Program
Medical and Pharmaceutical Supplies
Office and Facilities Supplies
Office Furniture and Interior Design
Office equipment and Technology
Telephone Lines, VOIP, Long Distance & Toll Free
Courier Services
Payroll Services
Audio and Web Conferencing
Commercial Insurance
Group RRSPs
Dental Supplies
IT Services and Support
Employee Group Benefits
Graphic Design Services
Commercial Cleaning
Security Services
Document Shredding & Storage
HR and Organizational Development
Audio and Web Conferencing
Photocopiers and Printers
Procurement Support
Quarterbacking any customer service issues
Designing procurement processes and cost containment strategies unique to your CHC
Fulfilling Requests For Quotes
Assisting with budgeting/forecasting needs
Assisting with special orders
Proactively alerting your CHC with upcoming product, promotion or service information
Arranging networking opportunities
Conducting benchmarking exercises
What is the cost?
The VIP Program is offered in partnership with ASSOCIUM GAIN, a procurement and group purchasing organization that has been a Canadian leader in the field since 1996. VIP Program enrollment comes with a money back guarantee. If your CHC enrolls but is not satisfied that you have saved at least the annual enrollment fee amount over the course of the year, your fee will be refunded in full. The annual fee to participate is based on the total annual operating budget of your organization, as follows (Operating Budget : Annual Fee)
Under $500,000
$500,001 – $1,500,000
$1,500,001 – $3,000,000
$3,000,001 – $5,000,000
$5,000,001 – $6,000,000
$6,000,001 – $7,000,000
$7,000,001 – $8,000,000
$8,000,001 – $9,000,000
$9,000,001 – $10,000,000
$10,000,001 – $11,000,000
$11,000,001 – $12,000,000
$12,000,001 – $13,000,000
Greater than $13,000,001
: $125
: $200
: $250
: $300
: $350
: $400
: $450
: $500
: $550
: $600
: $650
: $700
: $750