Lead Agency Regional Training

Kinark Child and Family Services is soliciting proposals under solicitation number CORP101526 for qualified vendors to provide virtual, evidence-based regional training to child and youth mental health providers in York, Durham, and the Haliburton/Kawartha Lakes/Peterborough areas. The scope of work involves delivering training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at foundational and advanced levels, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Single Session Therapy (SST) focusing on Narrative and Brief/Solution-Focused approaches. The contract is for a one-year term with a potential for renewal, requiring at least two training blocks per year for CBT and DBT, and one for SST, with the first SST block scheduled between January and March 2027. Vendors must collaborate with Kinark to establish an annual training calendar and provide detailed documentation regarding participant capacity, technology requirements, and training materials. Award decisions are based on the best interest of Kinark, considering price as one of several factors. Requirements for the successful proponent include maintaining general liability and professional insurance, compliance with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act of 1997, and adherence to WHMIS standards for hazardous materials. Additionally, vendors must provide professional credentials, such as resumes and regulatory certifications, and undergo enhanced background checks if providing on-premise services. Proposals must be submitted via the Bids and Tender portal by November 6, 2026, and must include vendor qualifications, a proposed approach, pricing, and two professional references.