100021940 Event management services for the annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion

Notice of Proposed ProcurementTitleHybrid (virtual and in-person) event management services for the annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI).Solicitation number: 100021940Description of the Requirement:Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has a requirement for Hybrid (virtual and in-person) event management services for the annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI) as described in the Annex “B”, Statement of Work.On May 26 to 27, 2022, ESDC hosted the first annual CCDI. The CCDI is more than a conference – it is the Government of Canada’s new annual milestone event to kick-start National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) celebrations.The theme for CCDI 2022 was “Innovating Together: Celebrating and Driving Disability Inclusion in Canada.” This virtual, interactive and inclusive event was free and open to the public, and brought together:persons with disabilitiesdisability organizationspublic and private sector organizationsemployersinnovatorsthought leadersThese participants exchanged ground-breaking ideas and insights to help shape accessible and inclusively designed communities and workplaces across Canada.CCDI 2022 had over 4,000 registrants and over 2,000 attendees. Future CCDI events will have increased registration and attendance.The purpose of this contract is to assist the Accessible Canada Directorate (ACD) with planning, preparation and managing of future CCDI, which will include a main stage, an innovation showcase, a career fair for persons with disabilities, and networking opportunities.Level of Security Requirement: No security requirements apply to this solicitationProposed period of contract:The contract period is estimated to be for One (1) year, plus four (4) one-year option periods.Contracting Authority: Marco QuirogaEmail: NC-SOLICITATIONS-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca