Attracting Investment to Canada’s Tourism Sector: Intelligence and Capacity Building
Solicitation number DC-2025-JW-02
Publication date
Closing date and time 2025/09/12 17:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
The purpose of this Negotiated Request for Proposal (the “NRFP”) is to solicit proposals for Attracting Investment to Canada’s Tourism Sector: Intelligence and Capacity Building. Destination Canada seeks to engage a supplier capable of delivering the full range of services outlined in the Scope of Works detailed below. The NRFP encompasses four (4) distinct Scope of Works:
Scope of Work A – Tourism Investment Activity Reporting
Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to produce a national Tourism Investment Activity Report that builds on previous editions and provides a clear, evidence-based view of investment flows globally and within Canada. This report is intended to support strategic decision-making, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.
Scope of Work B – Project Pipeline
Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to conduct a review and update the Destination Development Project Pipeline, highlighting key tourism investments across Canada. This includes project vetting, applying assessment criteria, and analyzing investment readiness
Scope of Work C – Investment Attraction Training
Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to strengthen capacity in tourism investment attraction. The program will equip communities and operators with strategies, tools, and insights to engage effectively with domestic and foreign investors.
Scope of Work D – Tourism Sector Profile
Destination Canada seeks a Contractor to develop a comprehensive Tourism Sector Profile tailored to international audiences with the goal of attracting FDI into Canada’s tourism sector. The profile will support investor engagement and position tourism within Canada's broader economic development agenda.
See Statement of Work (Section C) for detailed requirements.
Note: Partial proposals where a proposal addresses one or some Scopes of Work will not be considered.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 36 month(s).
Trade agreements
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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
Reason for limited tendering
A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:
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None
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Destination Canada (DC)
- Address
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700 - 1045 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2A9Canada
- Contracting authority
- Jennie Wong
- Phone
- (604) 873-8317
- Email
- procurement@destinationcanada.com
- Address
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700 - 1045 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2A9Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRFP DC-2025-JW-02_Addendum #1_Final_EN.pdf | 001 | EN | 17 | 2025/09/05 |
| DDPN DC-2025-JW-02_Addenda #1_Final_FR.pdf | 001 | FR | 2 | 2025/09/05 |
| NRFP DC-2025-JW-02 Attracting Investment to Canada's Tourism Sector_Final_EN.pdf | 001 | EN | 46 | 2025/08/20 |
| DDPN DC-2025-JW-02 Attirer des investissements dans le secteur du tourisme au Canada_Final_FR_0.pdf | 001 | FR | 5 | 2025/08/20 |