Hourly Bank for IT Professional Services

This tender concerns the establishment of an hourly bank for IT professional services, procured by the CIUSSS du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean. The services fall under Category S4, which covers information processing and related telecommunications services, specifically IT services. The procurement method chosen is a negotiated contract, justified by Article 14 of the relevant regulations, as the estimated value of the contract is below the public tender threshold. This approach allows the contracting authority to engage service providers for IT support and expertise on an as-needed, hourly basis. The specific nature of the IT professional services required will be detailed in the contract, but it is expected to cover a range of technical support, development, maintenance, or consulting activities necessary for the CIUSSS's operations. The CIUSSS du Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean, as the contracting authority, is seeking to establish a flexible arrangement to access specialized IT skills efficiently and cost-effectively, without the need for a full competitive bidding process for each individual requirement. This negotiated contract aims to ensure timely access to essential IT services while adhering to procurement guidelines for lower-value contracts.

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and health and medical services sectors, with a focus on IT support and digital health systems. 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 consulting in the information and communication technology 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.