Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) to signal the Government’s intention to enter into a Sole Source Contract with Public Policy Forum - Workshop on Artificial Intelligence

Solicitation number 100031019

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/12/29 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    The Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has a requirement to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workshop training to introduce the concept of Artificial Intelligence and help public servants leverage generative AI to support and enhance workplace productivity. The session will provide interactive hands-on experience to equip them with the skills to effectively connect AI tools to their workplace responsibilities.

    This training session will build an understanding of the use of AI in the public service and the foundations of productivity. During the workshop, the vendor will assign two assignments for participants. These assignments are designed as a practical activity to help participants practice and apply the concepts learned throughout the session. Participants will submit their assignments electronically via a designated platform as specified by the vendor. The submission deadline will be clearly communicated during the workshop.The vendor will review the first assignment prior to the 2nd day of the session and the 2nd and final assignment within 1 week of the submission deadline. Following the review, the vendor will compile feedback and share results with the participants through the participant’s account on the vendor’s online learning platform, providing insights into their performance and opportunities for further development.

    GSIN: U008C / GSIN: U008D

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 3 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/01/01.

    Trade agreements

    • No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process

    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:

    • None

    Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
    Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.

    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)
    Address

    140 Promenade du portage

    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0J9
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Maxime Dubé
    Phone
    (000) 000-0000
    Email
    NC-SOLICITATIONS-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
    Address

    140 Promenade du portage

    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0J9
    Canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN 37 2025/12/12
    001 FR 8 2025/12/12
    Access the Getting started page for details on how to bid, and more.

    Summary information

    Notice type
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    3 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Selection criteria
    Not applicable