Learning, Training, Research, and Evaluation Services (LTRE) Vendor of Record Arrangement (Tender_17815) Refresh #3

Supply Ontario is establishing a multi-vendor, enterprise-wide Vendor of Record arrangement for Learning, Training, Research, and Evaluation Services. This mandatory arrangement for the Ontario Public Service, which is also optionally available to Broader Public Sector clients, requires vendors to provide services across all locations in Ontario. The current solicitation, tender_22171, specifically invites bids for Stream A, which encompasses 11 service categories including leadership development, digital learning, communications, regulatory compliance, diversity and inclusion, and justice and wellness training. The agreement is anticipated to start in December 2026 and will expire on May 14, 2028. The award process follows a three-stage evaluation: verification of mandatory requirements, a technical response evaluation requiring a minimum score of 140 out of 200 points, and a final commercial evaluation. Technical scoring is based on organizational experience, client base, industry recognition, diversity of facilitators, and process improvement. Pricing is structured as per diem rates for consultation, design, development, and delivery services, provided in Canadian funds. Vendors must comply with the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and maintain written occupational health and safety policies. Proof of insurance, WSIB coverage, and security clearances may be required upon selection.