Elder, Elder Helper and Spiritual Care Program Pathfinder Services
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before June 26, 2026.
Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, 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 governance and public administration 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
An advanced contract award notice (ACAN) is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date and time stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier.
1. Definition of the requirement
Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement does not apply to this procurement.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.
CSC is committed to providing programs and opportunities to meet the needs of Indigenous offenders.
CSC is legislated to provide Indigenous offenders with the opportunity to further develop their understanding of traditional Indigenous culture and beliefs. The Elder exposes Indigenous offenders to traditional Indigenous ways of life, based on their own teachings, through teachings, counselling and traditional ceremonies and practices, individually and/or in groups, for the benefit of both offenders and staff.
The term “Elder” means any person recognized by the Indigenous community as having knowledge and understanding of the traditional culture of the community, including the ceremonies, protocols, teachings and healing techniques, according to the beliefs and social traditions of their communities.
The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) has a requirement to provide Elder programming to meet the needs of Indigenous offenders. The Elder Helpers must be available. UNSPSC: *Vocational rehabilitation services (*86101803). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on June 11, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has issued 155 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 26 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) 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 Governance & Public Administration 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 CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 26, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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