Industry-Aligned Assessment and Certification Tools

The contract seeks the development of standardized assessment tools and certification exams that are validated by industry partners and aligned with national frameworks to ensure consistency, credibility, and relevance across workforce development initiatives. The work must be designed to meet recognized benchmarks and reflect current industry standards, with validation processes involving key stakeholders from relevant sectors to guarantee real-world applicability and acceptance. The deliverables will support credentialing efforts across multiple jurisdictions and industries, emphasizing scalability and adaptability for diverse learner populations and labor market needs. The project is issued as a subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 541611, indicating a focus on management consulting services, and is open to performance across a broad geographic scope including Canada, the United States, Europe, and other global locations, with remote offsite work permitted. The solicitation was posted on May 21, 2026, and responses are due by June 30, 2026. The contract is managed by the Department of Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Government of Canada, with no specific set-aside provisions identified, and the place of performance is unrestricted, allowing for flexible execution models tailored to the contractor's capability and resource allocation.