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    SO, SA & VOR Primers

    List of Primers for Federal and Ontario Supply Arrangements, Standing Offers and Vendor of Record Arrangements

    Keeping track of all the key Standing Offers (SOs), Supply Arrangements (SAs) and Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangements that are essential to doing business with the public sector can be challenging. To assist companies and individuals determine which contract vehicles are right for them and if they qualify, The Proposal Centre has prepared a number of Primers that highlight key contract vehicle details.

    This page provides a summary of the Primers that have been prepared (or are in the process of being prepared) to help demystify key SOs, SAs, and VORs in the Canadian public sector. Over time, we will include additional Primers to cover a broader range of organizations and industries.

    The Proposal Centre welcomes suggestions on industries, jurisdictions and organizations that you’d like us to include in our Primer series. Please Contact Us to make your request.

    Be sure to check this page often to see what’s new.

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    The primers listed below are available or in progress. Please keep in mind the following terminology:

    • Refresh denotes a solicitation where new vendors can submit a proposal to qualify and existing vendors can submit a proposal to expand their qualifications. In most cases, existing vendors do not need to submit a proposal to continue providing services at this time. In some cases, the refresh remains open for multiple bidding periods.
    • Renewal denotes a solicitation that requires all existing vendors to submit a proposal to renew their qualifications. During a renewal new vendors can also submit a proposal to qualify, and existing vendors can submit a proposal to expand their qualifications. For Standing Offers, and some Vendor of Record arrangements, renewals also provide the opportunity to update proposed rates.

    Government of Canada Primers

    • PWGSC Communication Marketing Management SA (Closed)
      Marketing strategy services, including the marketing of programs, goods and services, recruitment marketing, social marketing, engagement marketing and experiential marketing
    • PWGSC Events Planning and Management Services SA – (Closed)
      Full range of events management services for events that include, but are not limited to: meetings, hearings, conferences, workshops, summits, consultations, round tables, award ceremonies, galas and opening ceremonies
    • PWGSC Graphic Design NMSO (Closed)
      Full range of graphic services including Creative and/or Art Direction, Project Management, Design Rendering, Creative Illustration, Typography/Text Layout/Lettering, Inscriptions/
      Calligraphy, Layout and Production, and/or User Interface Design
    • PWGSC Learning Services SO and SA (Open – Due date: October 29, 2021)
      Planning, design, development and delivery of traditional classroom learning, blended learning, and eLearning products
    • PWGSC PASS SA (Open – Refresh – Next Due Date: December 31, 2021. Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December)
      Professional Audit and Support Services
    • PWGSC ProServices SA (Open – Refresh – Next Due Date: December 31, 2021. Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December)
      IT (TBIPS) and Non-IT (TSPS Task-Based, Alternative Dispute Resolution Services) Professional Services for contracts under $100,000
    • PWGSC SBIPS SA (Open – Refresh – Next Due Date: December 31, 2021. Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December)
      Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services
    • PWGSC TBIPS SA (Open – SA Refresh – Next Due Date: December 31, 2021. Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December)
      Task-Based Informatics Professional Services
    • PWGSC THS SA (Open – Refresh – Next Due Date: December 31, 2021. Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December)
      Temporary Help Services in the National Capital Region
    • PWGSC TSPS Solutions-Based SA (Open – Refresh – Next Due Date: December 31, 2021. Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December)
      Solutions-Based Non-IT Professional Services such as Human Resources Management; Management Consulting; Business Consulting; Organizational Development; Change Management; Evaluation and Performance Measurement; Non-IT Project Management; Real Property Project Management; and Technical, Engineering and Maintenance Services (TEMS)
    • PWGSC TSPS Task-Based SA (Open – Refresh – Next Due Date: December 31, 2021. Quarterly due dates: last business day of the month in March, June, September and December)
      Task-Based Non-IT Professional Services (See list above)

    Government of Ontario Primers