Cost Increase - Direct Negotiation - Legal Services Fees for Representation
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns a cost increase for legal services related to representation, awarded through a direct negotiation procurement method. The contracting authority is the Ville de Gatineau. The services fall under Category S13, which encompasses professional, administrative, and management support services, specifically within the legal services sub-category. The rationale for the direct negotiation is cited as 'ArticleAutre disposition - Précisez à l’étape Description', indicating a specific provision or circumstance that justifies bypassing the standard competitive bidding process. This suggests that the need for these legal services may be urgent, specialized, or arise from a situation where a competitive process is not feasible or appropriate according to the Ville de Gatineau's procurement policies. The Ville de Gatineau is seeking to amend an existing contract or engage legal counsel for representation, with the primary focus being on the associated fees for these services. Further details regarding the specific nature of the representation and the exact provision justifying the direct negotiation would be elaborated in the description stage of the procurement process. This procurement action highlights the Ville de Gatineau's operational needs for specialized legal support and its adherence to specific procurement regulations that allow for direct negotiation under certain conditions.
This is a services contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Legal Aid. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the legal services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Original language: FrenchCategories: S13 - Services de soutien professionnel et administratif et services de soutien à la gestion; Services juridiques. Procurement method: Contrat de gré à gré. Rationale: ArticleAutre disposition - Précisez à l’étape Description. Contracting authority: Ville de Gatineau.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Quebec SEAO and was originally published on March 3, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 20260303165248. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Ville de Gatineau.
Ville de Gatineau. has issued 164 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 24 currently open and 53 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Quebec SEAO and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: May 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ville de Gatineau. in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
CHARLEBOIS, SWANSTON, GAGNON, AVOCATS INC. was awarded the contract for CA$58,049. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 Quebec SEAO to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 20260303165248 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to CHARLEBOIS, SWANSTON, GAGNON, AVOCATS INC.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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