July 11, 2019
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.
Events Planning and Management Services SA: Qualify for contracts for the Planning and Management of Events [Closed]
The Events Planning and Management Services SA covers a full range of events
management services up to $2,000,000. Events may include, but are not limited
to: meetings, hearings, conferences, workshops, summits, consultations, round
tables, award ceremonies, galas and opening ceremonies on an “as and when
requested” basis.
Services may include, but are not limited to:
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
March 1, 2019
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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) Supply Arrangement (SA): Qualify to provide Temporary Help Services in the National Capital (NCR) area [Closed]
The THS RFSA is for the provision of Temporary Help Services to any Canadian Government Department, Crown 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 »
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
February 28, 2019
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 »
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
February 1, 2019
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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 »
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
January 31, 2019
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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.
Learning Services SO and SA: Qualify for contracts for Design, Development and Delivery of Learning Services [Closed]
The Learning Services SO and SA are the mandatory procurement tools for most purchases of learning services to be provided to locations across Canada. Learning Services includes all aspects of the design, development and delivery of classroom learning, blended learning and eLearning product development. In general, the provision of services involves the development and delivery of government-owned materials.
The Learning Services Methods of Supply are organized into the following streams: Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
January 18, 2019
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.
For professional services contracts related to audit and accounting services, the Professional Audit and Support Services (PASS) SA is an essential contract vehicle and will be for years to come.
PWGSC PASS SA: Mandatory for Audit and Accounting Services [Open for bids indefinitely – Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December. Next due date: December 31, 2021.]
The PASS SA is the mandatory procurement tool for most purchases of professional audit and accounting services. PASS is organized into the following streams: Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
January 9, 2019
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Following the September 2018 renewal of the Learning Services Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement, the Government of Canada has published the established Learning Services Standing Offer median rates by Region, Category and Level. The rates can be viewed online, or downloaded in PDF format from Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
November 19, 2018
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.
Communication Marketing Management Supply Arrangement (SA): Qualify for Communication Marketing Management Professional Services Contracts over $25,000 and under $2,000,000 across Canada [CLOSED]
Contracts awarded under the Communication Marketing Management Supply Arrangement cannot be under $25,000, and must not exceed $2,000,000, including applicable taxes. For requirements valued at more than $2,000,000 including taxes, a Request for Proposal will be posted on buyandsell.gc.ca.
Types of Services to be Purchased under Communication Marketing Management
The Communication Marketing Management SA covers a full range of marketing strategy services, including Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Jennifer Bulman
November 6, 2018
On October 29, 2018 Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) published a Request for Information (RFI) requesting Industry input to help establish a new method of supply for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) requirements. The new SaaS method of supply is part of the GC Cloud Services Procurement Vehicle framework, which is intended to help position the Government of Canada and public sector partners to leverage the latest digital technologies in the delivery of programs and services to all Canadians.
The GC Cloud Services Procurement Vehicle framework will provide methods of supply to satisfy both classified and unclassified cloud requirements. Initially, the SaaS method of supply will cover Read the rest of this entry »
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