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: Read the rest of this entry »

[ARCHIVED August 15, 2019 – This page will no longer be updated. Please see https://blog.theproposalcentre.ca//list-of-primers/ for current information on key Government of Canada and Government of Ontario contract vehicles]

The Government of Canada purchases professional services primarily through contract vehicles such as standing offers and supply arrangements. In some cases, the use of a standing offer or supply arrangement is mandatory.

Temporary Help Services (THS) Standing Offer (SO) and Supply Arrangement (SA): Qualify to provide Temporary Help Services in the National Capital (NCR) area [Open – Renewal – Next Due Date: July 31, 2019. Quarterly due dates: Last business day of the month in March, June, September and December]

The THS RFSO and RFSA are for the provision of Temporary Help Services to any Canadian Government Department, Departmental Corporation or Agency in the National Capital Area.

Temporary Help Services (THS) are services that are provided by a supplier’s employee. There are only three situations in which Temporary Help Services can be used by Designated Users to fulfill their requirements: Read the rest of this entry »