E6HAL-230009 RFI Socio-economic Catering

Solicitation number WS4117399363

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/09/01 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Status Status Open

Description
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) intends to compile a list of underrepresented suppliers that can deliver catering services in the Atlantic Region. The list will be shared within federal departments and agencies in Atlantic Canada so that employees can use the list for their catering needs. To be eligible to participate:
  • the principal place of business must be in Canada;
  • your business must be owned by a member of an underrepresented group, which includes: women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community (as per Annex A: Supplier Diversity Program Forms); and
  • be able to provide catering services in at least one of the four provinces in the Atlantic Region (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador)
To submit the required information for this opportunity complete the form at the following link: https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/clyot3uqx008d11t5cpfnjxf0 Once received, we will follow up to confirm if you are eligible. Please be advised that inclusion on the list is not a guarantee that your business will be contacted to provide services. For any questions or comments on this pilot project, please contact pwgsc.basatlantic-scaatlantiquetpsgc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca.

Contract duration

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Trade agreements

  • No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process

Reason for limited tendering

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  • None

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Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
Canada
Contracting authority
Andrews, Laura L (SPAC/PSPC)
Email
laura.l.andrews@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Buying organization(s)

Organization
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
Canada
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Summary information

Notice type
Request for Information
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
New Brunswick
,
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Nova Scotia
,
Prince Edward Island
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Not applicable
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