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IT Research and Advisory Services for Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Development

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26-310576International

Submission Closed07/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

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.

General Info

DFATD procures IT research and advisory services from three pre-qualified vendors for 25 months, starting September 2026, supporting digital transformation.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

CAN

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 8

Solicitation

Notice updatedJul 8

Response deadline time changed from 2:00 PM UTC to 7:00 PM UTC on Jul 28, 2026. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Response DeadlineJul 28

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Submission Closed

07/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

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Betty WoodmanContracting Authority

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Full Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For IM/IT Research and Advisory Services – SA EN578-260567 UNSPSC: 80100000 IT Research and Advisory Services for Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Development Reference Number: 26-310576 Solicitation Number: 26-310576 Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Solicitation Date: 2026-07-08 Closing Date: 2026–07-28 @2:00 PM Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-01 Estimated Delivery Date: 2028–10-09 Estimate Level of Effort: Tier 1 Subscription Services X5 Contract Duration: The contract period will be for an estimated twenty five months from the date of contract Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One Applicable Trade Agreements: • The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) • The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) • Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) • The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), • The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA) • Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering This requirement is open only to those IT Research and Advisory Services EN578-260567 The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: Forrester Research Ltd Gartner Canada Co Info-Tech Research Group Description of Work: The objective of this contract is to facilitate the Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Development’s (DFATD) digital journey to achieve its vision, covering such topics as project prioritization, agile program and product management, and business process transformation by providing: : 1. A secure accessible online platform specialized in unbiased intellectual property in IT 2. A subscription for independent, 24/7 access to deep research, tools, and advice for DFATD management (up to the DG level). 3. In-person support at the ADM and DG level. 4. DFATD relevant workshops in person and/or online to support the department’s initiatives as requested Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation Security Requirement: N/A Contract Authority Name: Betty Woodman Phone Number: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email Address: contact@example.gov Inquiries Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.