Awarding a sole-source professional services contract to MÉDECINS DU MONDE, ending December 31, 2023, for the continuation and enhancement of the implementation of the policy for access to municipal services without fear, through the 'Identity and Reference Attestation Service by Third-Party Organization' developed by the Bureau d'intégration des nouveaux arrivants à Montréal (BINAM) of the Service de la diversité et de l'inclusion sociale (SDIS), at the price of their bid, for a maximum amount of $365,105, all taxes included.

This contract award grants a sole-source professional services agreement to MÉDECINS DU MONDE, effective until December 31, 2023. The purpose of this contract is to continue and enhance the implementation of a policy aimed at ensuring residents can access municipal services without fear of reprisal or discrimination. This is achieved through a specific program, the 'Identity and Reference Attestation Service by Third-Party Organization,' which was developed by the Bureau d'intégration des nouveaux arrivants à Montréal (BINAM), part of the Service de la diversité et de l'inclusion sociale (SDIS). The contract value is based on the submitted bid, with a maximum expenditure of $365,105, including all taxes. This initiative underscores the city's commitment to social inclusion and equitable access to services for all residents, particularly newcomers. The project aims to build trust and facilitate integration by providing a secure and reliable mechanism for identity verification and service access.

This is a consulting contract in the social protection, urban development and housing and gender and inclusion sectors, with a focus on Municipal Services. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 365,105.

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.