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Executive Council - Notice of Planned Procurement - Executive Council- Notice of Planned Procurement-Integrated Media Planning and Buying

Executive Council

Published: Jul 30, 2026

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Source: alberta_purchasing

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the media and communication sector, with a focus on Publishing and Advertising. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 media and communication 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 is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Government of Alberta is inviting interested suppliers to join a vendor engagement session for an upcoming Integrated Media Planning and Buying Services procurement opportunity. Integrated Media Planning and Buying Services encompass the end-to-end strategy, planning, purchasing, management, optimization, and reporting of advertising activities across multiple media channels through a coordinated approach that ensures consistent messaging, efficient use of public funds, and measurable outcomes. This session is a chance to learn more about the anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) and share feedback that may help shape the procurement approach. Participation is completely voluntary and is intended for market engagement only. This information session is separate from the procurement process and will not give any vendor an advantage in future competitions. Session Objectives During the session, participants will have the opportunity to: Learn about the anticipated Media Planning and Buying procurement initiative. Gain insight into the Government of Alberta's procurement objectives and guiding principles. Discuss opportunities and challenges within the media landscape. Share your feedback to help inform a procurement approach that promotes competition, innovation, and value. Date: August 6th, 2026 Time: 10:00am MST Location/Virtual Meeting Details: Refer to the attached document for the meeting link We welcome suppliers and industry representatives to attend, ask questions, and share their perspectives. We look forward to connecting with you and hearing your insights. Commodity Categories: Editorial and Design and Graphic and Fine Art Services, Advertising agency services, Media placement and fulfillment 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 Executive Council

Executive Council has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 2 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Media & Communications, and Environment & Climate. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection. Most recent publication: July 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Media & Communications 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.

Who is the contracting authority?

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