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IT Research and Advisory Services for Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Development
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The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development is soliciting IT Research and Advisory Services under reference number 26-310576, with a closing date of July 28, 2026, and an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. The contract is expected to last approximately twenty-five months, concluding around October 9, 2028, and will provide Tier 1 Subscription Services at a volume of five units. Only three pre-qualified suppliers—Forrester Research Ltd, Gartner Canada Co, and Info-Tech Research Group—are eligible to bid, as this is a selective tendering process under the EN578-260567 Supply Arrangement. The objective is to support the department’s digital transformation by delivering secure, 24/7 access to unbiased IT research, tools, and advisory content, along with in-person support for ADM and DG-level leadership and tailored workshops to advance project prioritization, agile program management, and business process transformation. There is no incumbent currently providing these services. The contract is governed by multiple international trade agreements including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, CETA, CPTPP, and the WTO Agreement on Government Procurement, ensuring open and fair competition among eligible suppliers. All documentation must be submitted in either official language, and inquiries must be directed solely to the contracting authority, Betty Woodman. Solicitation materials will not be distributed through public portals like Buyandsell.gc.ca but will be sent directly to the invited suppliers. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with any bidder, and while no specific security requirements are listed, the services are expected to comply with government standards for handling sensitive information. The estimated level of effort and duration reflect a comprehensive, multi-year engagement aimed at strengthening internal capabilities through external expert insight.
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