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Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)

Examen des documents afin d’appuyer l’évaluation du programme Compétences futures

Supply arrangement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
August 21, 2026
Published
August 6, 2026
Type
Services
Explore similarManagement and Business Professionals and Administrative Services

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for Solutions-Based Professional Services (TSPS) Requirement

This requirement is for: Employment and Social Development Canada

This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualify under Tier 1, National Capital region and for the Business consulting/change management services stream.

The requirement is intended to result in the award of one contract.

The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.

  • Big River Analytics Ltd.
  • Cathexis Consulting Inc.
  • FERENCE & COMPANY CONSULTING LTD.
  • Goss Gilroy Inc.
  • Kelly Sears Consulting Group
  • PRA Inc.
  • R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd.
  • RESEAU CIRCUM INC.
  • The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation

Description of the Requirement:

The Partnership Evaluation Division within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), requires the services of a Contractor to conduct a document review in support of the Evaluation of the Future Skills Program. As part of this work, the Contractor will review over 500 publicly available reports and publications on the Future Skills Centre’s website (https://fsc-ccf.ca/?s=&tab=Reports) and synthesize the findings into six thematic document review reports aligned with the evaluation questions.

The Contractor must develop a rigorous, evidence-informed approach to assessing and reviewing all reports and publications available on the FSC website (from inception of the Program until the start date of the contract).

The Contractor must identify and synthesize key themes, findings, and recurring points across the reviewed documents. These main points and themes should then be used to structure the findings of the document review reports.

The Contractor is required to produce 6 document review reports based on the FSC’s 5 “Focus Areas” (plus one “Other” category):

  • Pathways to Jobs
  • Inclusive Economy
  • Tech and Automation
  • Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Adaptability
  • Sustainable Jobs
  • Other projects that are not classified under one of the 5 categories

In addition, the contractor must incorporate the answers to the following evaluation questions into each of the 6 document review reports.

Security:

There is no security requirement applicable to the Contract.

Proposed period of contract:

The proposed period of contract shall be from the date Contract is awarded and ends February 28th, 2027.

File Number: 100032488
Contracting Authority: Jie Bai
E-Mail: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

Inquiries:

Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA” ” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.

Debriefings:

Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact S••••••••@••••••••.••.CA

Selection criteria

Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price

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Basic information

Reference
cb-879-79038207
Solicitation no.
100032488
Buyer
Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*None
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 80000000 — Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services

Delivery & regions

Regions of opportunity
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)

Key dates

Published
August 6, 2026
Closes
August 21, 2026
Amendment no.
001

Contact

Contact
J•• B••
Email
n••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Address
••• ••••. •• •••••••, ••••••••, ••, ••• •••, ••••••
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Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Mobile Resource Group Inc.
    2 contracts won· latest June 8, 2026
    CAD $96.7K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    SoftSim Technologies Inc.
    1 contract won· latest May 14, 2026
    CAD $486.5K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    ADRM TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING GROUP CORP.
    1 contract won· latest December 16, 2025
    CAD $292K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    NIEWE TECHNOLOGY AND CONSULTING LTD.
    1 contract won· latest June 12, 2026
    CAD $239.6K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Artemp Personnel Services Inc.
    1 contract won· latest August 13, 2026
    CAD $177.6K
    total awarded

Mobile Resource Group Inc. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

Complete source record(25)
Title
Document review in support of the Evaluation of the Future Skills Program
Reference number
cb-879-79038207
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
100032488
Publication date
2026-08-06
Tender closing date
2026-08-21T14:00:00
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*80100000
Unspsc description
*Management advisory services
Procurement category
*SRV
Notice type
RFP against Supply Arrangement
Procurement method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Selection criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Trade agreements
*None
Regions of opportunity
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Contracting entity name
Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)
Contracting entity address line
140 Prom. du Portage
Contracting entity address city
Gatineau
Contracting entity address province
QC
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0M3
Contracting entity address country
CANADA
Contact info name
J•• B••
Contact info email
n••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Tender description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) for Solutions-Based Professional Services (TSPS) Requirement This requirement is for: Employment and Social Development Canada This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualify under Tier 1, National Capital region and for the Business consulting/change management services stream. The requirement is intended to result in the award of one contract. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal. • Big River Analytics Ltd. • Cathexis Consulting Inc. • FERENCE & COMPANY CONSULTING LTD. • Goss Gilroy Inc. • Kelly Sears Consulting Group • PRA Inc. • R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. • RESEAU CIRCUM INC. • The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation Description of the Requirement: The Partnership Evaluation Division within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), requires the services of a Contractor to conduct a document review in support of the Evaluation of the Future Skills Program. As part of this work, the Contractor will review over 500 publicly available reports and publications on the Future Skills Centre’s website (https://fsc-ccf.ca/?s=&tab=Reports) and synthesize the findings into six thematic document review reports aligned with the evaluation questions. The Contractor must develop a rigorous, evidence-informed approach to assessing and reviewing all reports and publications available on the FSC website (from inception of the Program until the start date of the contract). The Contractor must identify and synthesize key themes, findings, and recurring points across the reviewed documents. These main points and themes should then be used to structure the findings of the document review reports. The Contractor is required to produce 6 document review reports based on the FSC’s 5 “Focus Areas” (plus one “Other” category): • Pathways to Jobs • Inclusive Economy • Tech and Automation • Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Adaptability • Sustainable Jobs • Other projects that are not classified under one of the 5 categories In addition, the contractor must incorporate the answers to the following evaluation questions into each of the 6 document review reports. Security: There is no security requirement applicable to the Contract. Proposed period of contract: The proposed period of contract shall be from the date Contract is awarded and ends February 28th, 2027. File Number: 100032488 Contracting Authority: Jie Bai E-Mail: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. RFP documents will be e-mailed directly by the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “CANADABUYS.CANADA.CA” ” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language. Debriefings: Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days from receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person. NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact S••••••••@••••••••.••.CA

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