Catering Services - Toronto

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

1. REQUIREMENT

The purpose of this procurement is to secure catering services for delegates attending the 2019 Symposium on Women and the Workplace, hosted by the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), to be held in Toronto, on May 9th, 2019 and 10th, 2019. It is expected that there will be up to 329 participants at the Symposium, including representatives from the federal government, academia, civil society and private sector stakeholders. The Contractor must provide all labour, supervision, equipment, tools, food, beverages and other items and services necessary for the management and provision of the Catering Services.

This requirement aligns with the mandate letter for the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) which includes developing "initiatives to increase the diversity of bidders on government contracts". Therefore, PWGSC encourages Contractors qualifying as underrepresented suppliers (as defined in the Statement of Work) to bid.

2. TRADE AGREEMENTS

Due to its value, this requirement is not subject to any trade agreement. 

3. LANGUAGES

This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in their official languages. 

4. If you are interested in selling to the federal government, you need be registered in our Supplier Registration Information system.

The Supplier Registration Information (SRI) system is a database of registered companies interested in selling to the federal government. By registering in SRI, you make your company's name and supply capabilities widely known to federal departments and agencies, who may use the system to identify sources of supply for the goods and services they buy.

To get more information and to register your company, please see link below:
https://buyandsell.gc.ca/for-businesses/selling-to-the-government-of-canada/register-as-a-supplier
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.