Statistics Canada: English as a Second Language Training Services

Statistics Canada is seeking English as a second language training services for its employees under an open bidding request for proposal with a submission deadline of June 23, 2026, at 14:00 EDT. The contract is intended to provide part-time group training, summer sessions, private or semi-private courses, placement interviews, and administrative support through up to two full-time instructors delivering services in virtual or face-to-face formats across the National Capital Region. The service includes a fixed schedule of 1,260 hours annually for group training, 120 hours for summer sessions, and 80 hours for preparation and planning time, with all services offered under a firm all-inclusive hourly rate that covers travel, living expenses, and Canadian customs duties, excluding applicable taxes. The contract has an initial one-year term with three irrevocable one-year option periods, potentially extending service delivery to four years, subject to Canada’s written notice given at least five days prior to expiration. Only suppliers from Canada or nations party to applicable trade agreements—including WTO-AGP, CETA, CPTPP, and others—are eligible; non-trading partner offers will be rejected. Successful bidders must comply with strict security protocols, including having a Designated Organization Screening and Document Safeguarding Capability at PROTECTED A level from PWGSC’s Contract Security Program, and all personnel accessing PROTECTED information must hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS; electronic processing of PROTECTED material is expressly prohibited. Evaluation will prioritize technical merit at 60 percent and price at 40 percent, with a mandatory minimum technical score of 35 points required for consideration, and offers must be submitted as a single PDF file divided into three volumes via email only. Invoices must include detailed expenditure breakdowns, proof of service delivery, and monthly progress reports, be sent to [email hidden], and will be paid within 30 days if acceptable; late payments incur interest at the Average Rate plus 3 percent annually. Contractors must maintain complete financial and service delivery records for up to seven years after final payment and certify compliance with ethics standards, anti-bribery laws, and the Government of Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement. A mandatory offeror declaration form is required, particularly for former public servants receiving pensions or lump-sum payments.