TSPS Solutions Stream 1 - Employment Systems Review for Natural Resources Canada

Solicitation number NRCan#5000086375

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/11/27 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT for Solutions-Based Professional Services Requirement

    Please note that the TSPS NPP MUST be published simultaneously with the issuance of the invitation to suppliers.

    This requirement is for: Natural Resources Canada

    This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualify under Tier 1, for the following stream: STREAM 1 – Human Resources Services Stream.

    The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract.

    The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.

    • Accenture Inc.
    • Adirondack Information Management Inc., The AIM Group Inc. in Joint Venture
    • Cognita Talent Inc.
    • Customer Service Professionals Network Inc.
    • Econ Inc.
    • Gelder, Gingras & Associates Inc.
    • Graybridge International Consulting Inc.
    • Korn Ferry (CA) LTD. Korn Ferry (CA) LTEE.
    • KPMG LLP
    • NeuroLeadership Institute Inc.
    • PGF Consultants Inc.
    • QMR Staffing Solutions Incorporated
    • TDV Global Inc.
    • Telus Health (Canada) Ltd.
    • The Institute on Governance

    Description of the Requirement:

    Natural Resources Canada has a service requirement, for a contractor to perform an Employment Systems Review.

    Security:

    There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Please note that SA Holders do not need to have the required clearance to submit a bid. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.

    Level of Security Requirement:

    Security Requirement:
    Minimum Corporate Security Required: Reliability
    Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability
    Document Safeguarding Security Level Required: Up to Protected B

    Applicable Trade Agreements:

    Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement
    Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
    Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement

    Proposed period of contract:

    The proposed period of contract shall be for a 12 month period.

    File Number: 185421

    Contracting Authority: Mathew Star

    Phone Number: 613-222-9067

    E-Mail: Mathew.star@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca

    Inquiries:

    Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA” ” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.

    Debriefings:

    Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

    NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact SPTS.TSPS@TPSGC-PWGSC.GC.CA

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s).

    Trade agreements

    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

    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 Natural Resources (NRCan)
    Address

    580 Booth Street

    Ottawa, ON, K1A0E4
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Mathew Star
    Email
    mathew.star@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
    Address

    580 Booth Street

    Ottawa, ON, K1A0E4
    Canada
    Bidding details

    Summary information

    Notice type
    RFP against Supply Arrangement
    Language(s)
    English
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    ,
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    12 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Selective Tendering
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price