Award a negotiated professional services contract to Centre d'aide aux victimes d'actes criminels de Montréal, for the period from August 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023, to ensure the continuation of the intervention and protection unit, one of the flagship projects developed by the Integration Office for Newcomers to Montreal (BINAM) of the Diversity and Social Inclusion Service

This decision authorizes a sole-source professional services contract with the Centre d'aide aux victimes d'actes criminels de Montréal (CAVAC). The contract period runs from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023, with a maximum expenditure of $150,000, including taxes. The purpose of this contract is to ensure the continuation of the Intervention and Protection Unit. This unit is a key initiative developed by the Bureau d'intégration des nouveaux arrivants à Montréal (BINAM), which falls under the Service de la diversité et de l'inclusion sociale (SDIS). The contract ensures that vital support services for victims of criminal acts are maintained, aligning with the city's commitment to social diversity and inclusion. The sole-source nature of this award highlights the specialized and critical role that CAVAC plays in providing essential support to vulnerable populations within the community.

This is a consulting contract in the social protection, legal services and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Municipal Services and International Law. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 150,000.

Published through Montreal Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the social protection sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.