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Assisted Living and Social Services - Request for Proposal - Workforce Development Employment Services for Urban Indigenous Job Seekers with Resource Centre and Employer Services

Assisted Living and Social Services

Published: Jul 30, 2026

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Source: alberta_purchasing

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the social protection, education and training and audit and accounting sectors, with a focus on Curriculum and Asset Valuation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 4, 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 the supply of goods in the social protection sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS), Employment Services Branch, through Procurement and Resource Management – North Zone is inviting proposals from qualified Contractors to deliver a combination of Career Employment Information Services (CEIS) elements in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area. These Services include, but are not limited to, Resource Centre, Workforce Development Services, and Employer Services. These Services are intended to support Indigenous Job Seekers (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) residing in the Edmonton Metropolitan Area who face multiple and complex barriers to employment. The successful proponent will be responsible for delivering comprehensive, client-centred supports that assist individuals in preparing for, securing, and sustaining meaningful employment. Proponents must demonstrate experience in delivering culturally responsive programming, particularly for Indigenous populations, as well as expertise in supporting individuals with diverse employment challenges. Service delivery should reflect a holistic, wraparound approach that incorporates barrier-reduction strategies, strong employer engagement, and access to Resource Centre supports to enhance employment readiness and promote long-term job retention. Proposals must meet the requirements, terms, and conditions outlined in this RFP. Proponents should review all materials carefully. Proposals that do not meet mandatory requirements may not be considered. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is a contract selection process to identify an organization whose Services align with the goals of this initiative. It is not a solicitation under the Alberta Government’s Procurement and Sole Sourcing Directive or trade agreement obligations. One (1) Contract will be awarded as part of this RFP. All questions and any forms of communication between the Proponents and the Province in relation to this RFP must be submitted in writing via email to prmnorth.rfp-proposals@gov.ab.ca by Wednesday, August 26, 2026, and must include the RFP number from the front page. Questions received after this date will be addressed at the discretion of the Province. Answers to all questions will be documented and posted publicly on the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) website: www.purchasingconnection.ca. Proposals must be submitted electronically in both Microsoft Word and/or searchable PDF formats by the closing date and time. Send submissions to: prmnorth.rfp-proposals@gov.ab.ca RFP Closing Date and Time: Friday, September 4, 2026, no later than 14:00:59 Alberta Time Attention: Caroline Gallardo Procurement and Resource Management- North Zone Edmonton Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services Commodity Categories: Curriculum development service, Educational forecasting service Delivery Region: Alberta

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on July 30, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Assisted Living and Social Services

Assisted Living and Social Services has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Social Protection & Welfare, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: July 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Assisted Living and Social Services in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Social Protection & Welfare 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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 4, 2026. You have 35 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.