Information Governance Maturity Assessment and M365 Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Solicitation number 1544

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/09/04 15:00 EDT


    Description
    The IESO is seeking a Service Provider to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the IESO’s IG program by evaluating current IG practices, capabilities, and risks across the organization, using recognized industry frameworks, standards, and benchmarks. The Service Provider shall also gather business requirements to understand current practices and business needs.

    The result of the work completed under this RFP will inform the development of a tailored Target Operating Model (“TOM”), identify gaps and risks, and provide strategic recommendations. These outputs will form the foundation of a prioritized roadmap for IG modernization. The project will also deliver an implementation-ready M365 Governance MVP which will be piloted with one Business Unit as part of the project scope.

    Eligibility Requirements:
    In accordance with the Ontario Government’s Procurement Restriction Policy in force at the time of this RFP, Proponents that are US Businesses, as defined in Part 1.4 of this RFP, are not eligible to participate.  Any Proposal received from a Proponent that is a US Business will be disqualified and will not be evaluated.
    Proponents that are a subsidiary of or controlled by a US Business, for which the subsidiary employs at least 250 full-time employees in Canada are eligible to participate.  Subsidiaries of a US Business that employ fewer than 250 full-time employees in Canada are not eligible to participate and will be disqualified from review.

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      Contract duration

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

      Trade agreements

      • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
      • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
      Contact information

      Contracting organization

      Organization
      Independent Electricity System Operator
      Address
      Station M, Box 217
      Toronto, Ontario, M4Y 2L5
      Canada
      Contracting authority
      Amanda Kelly
      Phone
      416-969-2526
      Email
      amanda.kelly@ieso.ca
      Bidding details

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      Summary information

      Language(s)
      English
      Contract duration
      12 month(s)
      Procurement method
      Competitive – Open Bidding