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Alberta Innovates - Request for Proposal - Consultancy Services - Intellectual Property (IP) Audit for Alberta Innovates

Alberta Innovates

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 18, 2026

Source: alberta_purchasing

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting, legal services and Research sectors, with a focus on Intellectual Property and Innovation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 8, 2026.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, 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 audit and accounting 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Alberta consistently produces world-class research and innovation across its priority sectors. Its universities are internationally recognized. Its entrepreneurs are building technologies in energy transition, agriculture, health sciences, artificial intelligence, and advanced materials that attract global attention. And yet Alberta — like Canada broadly — has a persistent and well-documented problem: the innovation generated here does not stay here to drive revenue at home. Alberta Innovates, in support of the to be formed IP Office for Alberta, wishes to establish a comprehensive, accurate, and systematically gathered picture of the current state of IP creation and ownership across Alberta The proponent's proposal must address the audit objectives set out in the RFP document , with a clear methodology and rationale for each. The proponent must also identify their proposed deliverables associated with each objective and explain how each contributes to the final audit report and identify the team responsible for the work along with each member's role and relevant experience. A detailed timeline illustrating how the proponent will achieve the audit objectives is also required. Commodity Categories: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services, Audit services Delivery Region: Alberta, Edmonton

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Alberta Innovates

Alberta Innovates has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Research & Innovation, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 8, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Alberta Innovates in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Audit, Accounting & Risk sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.