PWGSC Graphic Design National Master Standing Offer (NMSO)
The Government of Canada purchases professional services primarily through contract vehicles such as standing offers (SO) and supply arrangements (SA). In some cases, the use of a standing offer or supply arrangement is mandatory.
Graphic Design National Master Standing Offer (NMSO): Qualify for contracts for Graphic Design services [Closed]
The Government of Canada requires the provision of a full range of graphic design services to meet the needs of the Government of Canada on an “as and when requested basis”. The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services and can be used for individual call-ups of up to $25,000. Clients may choose any SO holder for a call-up without seeking competitive bids.
The Graphics Design NMSO is organized into three categories:
- Category 1: Printed and Imprinted Design
- Category 2: Digital Design
- Category 3: Exhibit and Display Design
Services included under the Graphic Design NMSO may include Creative and/or Art Direction (Creative Consultation, UX Consultation, Concept Development and Direction), Project Management, Design Rendering, Creative Illustration, Typography/Text Layout/Lettering, Inscriptions/Calligraphy, Layout and Production, and/or User Interface Design.
For a one-page summary of the Graphic Design NMSO, please see our TPC Overview – PWGSC Graphic Design SO (2019-04)
To qualify for Graphic Design NMSO, you must respond to and comply with the Graphic Design RFSO.
Highlights of the Graphics Design NMSO
The Graphic Design RFSO is currently closed. The period for making call-ups against the Standing Offer is from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, with up to two additional two-year option periods.
Key Requirements
- The supplier may submit a bid for any or all categories (i.e., Category 1 and/or Category 2 and/or Category 3)
- For each category of services being offered, the supplier must provide a description of the graphic design services for two projects where they provided similar services to external clients after September 1, 2016.
- Each of the project descriptions must include:
- Clear identification of the category or categories for which the project is being submitted
- Description of the services provided demonstrating relevance to the category or categories for which the project is being submitted
- Date the services were provided (including month and year)
- Name of the client organization
- The Offeror must provide a proposed company environmental plan (including environmental measures to be undertaken in office operations)
A proposal may be submitted in one of two ways:
- Epost Connect service
- Hard copy plus USB key
There is no security requirement applicable to this Standing Offer.
Please see our Primers page for information about other Methods of Supply.
Additional Information and Support
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