Evaluation Services to Build an Indigenous Evaluation Framework for the Setting New Directions strategic plan.

Solicitation number S27-20252631

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/06/30 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description

    The objective of this requirement is to engage a Contractor to conduct an Indigenous-centered evaluation of the outcomes of the Tri-agency Setting New Directions strategic plan (2020–present), using an existing mixed methodology framework designed for this purpose. The evaluation will assess performance across three domains: governance, institutional, and community. The Contractor will engage with members of the research community, generate evidence-based findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations to inform future policy, program design, and implementation related to Indigenous research and research training in Canada.

    THIS PROCUREMENT IS SET ASIDE UNDER THE PROCUREMENT STRATEGY FOR INDIGENOUS BUSINESS (PSIB)

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 21 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/07/01.

    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)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

    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
    Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
    Address

    125 Zaida Eddy Private

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6G4
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Justine Arsenault
    Email
    tenders@nserc-crsng.gc.ca
    Address

    125 Zaida Eddy Private

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 6G4
    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 and FR 4 2026/06/29
    001 EN and FR 10 2026/06/25
    001 EN and FR 35 2026/06/22
    001 EN 92 2026/06/09
    001 FR 13 2026/06/09
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Region of opportunity
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Contract duration
    21 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price