Assessment-Based Learning and Development Services

Export Development Canada is procuring assessment-based learning and development services under solicitation 26-017 on a sole-source basis due to the exclusive ownership of a proprietary framework that has been integrated into its organizational practices since 2012. The contract, valued at $330,000 including all option periods, will run from January 2027 to January 2030 with two one-year extension options available, and is intended to maintain continuity of services supporting employee onboarding, leadership development, team effectiveness, and organizational growth for approximately 2,100 employees. The required solution must deliver validated behavioral and communication assessments, personalized profile reports, bilingual (English and French) learning resources, facilitator tools, and a practitioner accreditation and renewal program that fully aligns with EDC’s existing system without requiring data migration, reassessment, or recertification of current staff. The vendor must be the sole authorized provider of this framework, ensuring seamless access to historical data and ongoing operational consistency. All deliverables must comply with SOC 2 Type II standards for Security, Availability, Confidentiality, and Privacy, requiring submission of an independent audit report from a certified CPA firm, and must support both virtual and in-person delivery across all organizational levels. The place of performance is Ottawa, Ontario, where services will be administered and accepted, and all materials must be fully available in both official languages. The vendor must affirm compliance with the Buy Canadian policy and relevant trade agreements including CFTA, CETA, and CPTPP. While no formal line items, pricing breakdowns, or packaging specifications are included, proposals must include a Statement of Capabilities and a current SOC 2 Type II audit report. The procurement is not competitively bid, as technical and legal exclusivity precludes alternatives, and EDC retains no ownership rights to the intellectual property, only the right to use it under the terms of the agreement. All correspondence must be directed to Camila Suarez at Export Development Canada.