Document review in support of the Evaluation of the Future Skills Program
Solicitation number 100032488
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/08/21 14:00 EDT
Description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for Solutions-Based Professional Services (TSPS) Requirement
This requirement is for: Employment and Social Development Canada
This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualify under Tier 1, National Capital region and for the Business consulting/change management services stream.
The requirement is intended to result in the award of one contract.
The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.
• Big River Analytics Ltd.
• Cathexis Consulting Inc.
• FERENCE & COMPANY CONSULTING LTD.
• Goss Gilroy Inc.
• Kelly Sears Consulting Group
• PRA Inc.
• R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd.
• RESEAU CIRCUM INC.
• The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation
Description of the Requirement:
The Partnership Evaluation Division within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), requires the services of a Contractor to conduct a document review in support of the Evaluation of the Future Skills Program. As part of this work, the Contractor will review over 500 publicly available reports and publications on the Future Skills Centre’s website (https://fsc-ccf.ca/?s=&tab=Reports) and synthesize the findings into six thematic document review reports aligned with the evaluation questions.
The Contractor must develop a rigorous, evidence-informed approach to assessing and reviewing all reports and publications available on the FSC website (from inception of the Program until the start date of the contract).
The Contractor must identify and synthesize key themes, findings, and recurring points across the reviewed documents. These main points and themes should then be used to structure the findings of the document review reports.
The Contractor is required to produce 6 document review reports based on the FSC’s 5 “Focus Areas” (plus one “Other” category):
• Pathways to Jobs
• Inclusive Economy
• Tech and Automation
• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Adaptability
• Sustainable Jobs
• Other projects that are not classified under one of the 5 categories
In addition, the contractor must incorporate the answers to the following evaluation questions into each of the 6 document review reports.
Security:
There is no security requirement applicable to the Contract.
Proposed period of contract:
The proposed period of contract shall be from the date Contract is awarded and ends February 28th, 2027.
File Number: 100032488
Contracting Authority: Jie Bai
E-Mail: NC-Solicitations-GD@esdc-edsc.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 5 month(s).
Trade agreements
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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:
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None
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)
- Address
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140 Prom. du Portage
Gatineau, QC, K1A 0M3CANADA
- Contracting authority
- Jie Bai
- Email
- nc-solicitations-gd@esdc-edsc.gc.ca
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