2027&2028 MAG-Criminal Law Division Crown Summer School Program

The Government of Ontario, through the Attorney General, is seeking a single legal entity to provide a residential educational facility for the Criminal Law Division Crown Summer School programs in 2027 and 2028. The contract spans two years, with an anticipated start date of January 11, 2027. The selected facility must be located within a 250-kilometer radius of 720 Bay Street in Toronto. The program consists of four weeks of instruction per year, with specific dates scheduled for June, July, and August in both 2027 and 2028. Key deliverables include overnight accommodations, training rooms with technical capabilities, parking, and comprehensive catering that accommodates various dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, and kosher options. Additionally, the proponent must demonstrate a connection to an Indigenous community and provide appropriate spaces to support an Indigenous Justice Course. The procurement process utilizes a best-score awarding strategy based on a total of 190 available points. Evaluation factors include experience and qualifications, facility attributes, the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative, accommodation features, and pricing. Bidders must pass mandatory requirement gates and achieve a minimum threshold of 96 points in Stage 2 to proceed to final evaluation. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring a valid Canadian Revenue Agency business number, a Tax Compliance Verification number, and a written occupational health and safety policy. All bids must be submitted via the Ontario Tenders Portal by September 10, 2026, and must include the mandatory pricing form in Canadian funds. Award is subject to security screening and satisfactory reference checks.