National Master Standing Offer for GBA+ Consultancy Services
Solicitation number E60ZG-212007/A
Publication date
Closing date and time 2021/03/08 14:00 EST
Last amendment date
Description
Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / CPTPP / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/CUSMA/CETA/CPTPP/Canada-Chile FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA/Canada-Honduras FTA/Canada-Korea FTA/Canada-Panama FTA/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Ukraine FTA Tendering Procedures: The Bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - Request for Information (RFI) Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Requirement Reference Number: E60ZG-212007/A Nature of Requirement: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) TITLE: NATIONAL MASTER STANDING OFFER FOR GBA+ CONSULTANCY SERVICES Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and the Department for Women and Gender Equality (WAGE), are requesting Industry feedback to assist in defining the requirement for an upcoming Request for Standing Offer (RFSO). The objectives of this RFI are to: a) Inform potential suppliers of the requirements of this procurement; b) Collect information on the level of interest and capability from suppliers regarding the requirements as published in this RFI; c) Seek Industry feedback on Annex A - Statement of Work, Annex B - Draft Criteria Technical Evaluation criteria and Annex C - Self-Identification form; d) Obtain answers to the questions for Industry as provided in this document; e) See Industry interest to participate in Industry Engagement activities such as virtual Industry Session and/or one-on-one virtual meetings. BACKGROUND WAGE has a requirement to establish a Standing Offer in order to obtain through call-ups mechanisms services of consultants to provide advice and technical support on applying GBA+ using an intersectional analytical framework to support the design and delivery of accessible and inclusive public initiatives. This could include but not limited to policy, research, program, public engagement, learning and capacity building activities, and evaluation, among other things to ensure that government systematically and consistently considers the intersectional needs of society. Different categories (streams) of Consultancy Services are required to provide research and analysis, policy development and implementation, program and project management, training and tool development and facilitation, and evaluation and monitoring. PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED NMSO: The duration of the proposed National Master Standing Offer (NMSO) is expected to be for a period of three (3) years commencing from date of SO award, with an irrevocable option on the part of Canada to extend the period of the Contract by two (2) additional one (1) year periods. SECURITY REQUIREMENT: There are security requirements associated with this NMSO. INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES (if applicable) As part of this RFI process Canada would like to offer bidders the opportunity to explain and express their comment(s) on the attached documents. Should the interest arise from Industry, Canada could hold Industry Engagement Activities such as virtual Industry Session and/or virtual One-on-One meetings. Potential offerors interested in attending such activities, should do so by informing in writing by email to the Contracting Authority no later than February 12, 2021, 2PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). CLOSING DATE FOR THE RFI: Responses to this RFI must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Authority and will be accepted until 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 8, 2021. The information received after that date will be considered only to the extent reasonable, in the sole opinion of Canada. ENQUIRIES: Any questions from respondents concerning this RFI must be made in writing by email to the Contracting Authority stated below, via e-mail on or before the closing date. Roxane Baker Supply Specialist Business Management and Consulting Services Division Professional Services Procurement Directorate Terrasses de la Chaudière 10 Wellington Street, 5th Floor Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0S5 Email address: roxane.baker@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Access and terms of use You may have received this tender notice or award through a third-party distributor. The Government of Canada is not responsible for any tender notices and/or related documents and attachments not accessed directly through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. This Government of Canada tender notice or tender award carries an Open Government Licence - Canada that governs its use. 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Contract duration
Refer to the description above for full details.
Trade agreements
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
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Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
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Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
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Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Baker(411zg), Roxane
- Phone
- (613) 858-8291 ( )
- Email
- roxane.baker@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
- Fax
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- Address
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Terrasses de la Chaudière 5th Floor
Terrasses de la Chaudière 5e étage
10 Wellington Street
10, rue WellingtonGatineau, Québec, K1A 0S5
Buying organization(s)
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
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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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.F38950.EBSU003.PDF | 003 |
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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.E38950.EBSU003.PDF | 003 |
English
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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.F38950.EBSU002.PDF | 002 |
French
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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.E38950.EBSU002.PDF | 002 |
English
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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.F38950.EBSU001.PDF | 001 |
French
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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.E38950.EBSU001.PDF | 001 |
English
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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.F38950.EBSU000.PDF | 000 |
French
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ABES.PROD.PW__ZG.B411.E38950.EBSU000.PDF | 000 |
English
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