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Translation, Editing (including comparative editing), Proofreading and Speechwriting services

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ISED212160International

Submission Closed10/03/2025, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 541930

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Solicitation # rfx_14244_ROAS

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is seeking a supplier based in the National Capital Region to provide professional translation, editing, proofreading, and speechwriting services. These services will support the Innovation Canada Sector in producing high-quality internal and external information products, including policy position papers, reports, fact sheets, and speeches. The deliverables may involve complex layouts combining text with graphics and tables for both print and electronic distribution. This federal solicitation, identified by number ISED212160, is managed by the Department of Industry. The selected provider will assist the agency in fulfilling its mandate to promote Canadian business growth, innovation, and scientific research. Interested parties must adhere to the specified deadlines and requirements to provide these essential communication services within the National Capital Region.

General Info

ISED seeks NCR-based translation, editing, proofreading, and speechwriting services for communication products.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Industry

NAICS

541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services

Place of Performance

*National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 3

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 3

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Submission Closed

10/03/2025, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Industry

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Industry

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Funto OyeboluPoint of Contact

Full Description

The Innovation Canada (IC) Sector in the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED), mandate is to help Canadian businesses grow, innovate and expand so they can create good-quality jobs and wealth for Canadians. It also supports science research and the integration of scientific considerations into investment and policy choices. The Department helps small businesses grow through trade and innovation and promotes increased tourism in Canada. The Department also works to position Canada as a global centre for innovation where investments support clean and inclusive growth, the middle class prospers through more job opportunities and companies become global leaders. Visit our link for more details. IC intends to establish a contract with a supplier in the National Capital Region who can provide excellent translation, editing, proofreading and speechwriting services to the Sector for specific publications and information products. These products are disseminated externally and internally, in print or electronic formats or both, depending on the needs of the specific target audiences. Products include policy position papers, discussion papers, reports, fact sheets, speeches and others. These products may combine text with tables, graphics and special layout requirements, depending on the medium/media used.