Promotional products

1. ABOUT THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA

Business Development Bank of Canada (“BDC”) is the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. It provides access to financing, as well as advisory services to help Canadian businesses grow and succeed. Its investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions. For more than 75 years, BDC’s only purpose has been to support entrepreneurs in all industries and at all stages of growth. For more information and to consult more than 1,000 free tools, articles and entrepreneurs’ stories, visit bdc.ca.

2. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE

In accordance with its obligations under Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement ("CFTA") and Chapter 19 of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ("CETA") between Canada and the European Union ("EU"), BDC is issuing a Notice of Award after having completed its selection process for the tender for the following products and/or services:

Public Request for Proposals title:  Promotional products

Products and/or services:  Supply of promotional items through an online web platform

Summary of the project:  This procurement process covers promotional products services (via the Bidder’s online platform). Bidder’s Proposal shall address all services required by BDC.
In that context, BDC is seeking a promotional products supplier that will be able to supply a one-stop-shop solution including a self-serve online platform, for a contract of 5 years plus 2 optional years.