Direct Negotiation – Addendum – Professional Services – Legal Services – Bad Faith Negotiation, Intimidation, and Obstruction Complaint
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the procurement of professional legal services for the Ville de Gatineau. The specific engagement involves addressing a complaint related to bad faith negotiation, intimidation, and obstruction. This is being procured under a direct negotiation (gré à gré) contract, indicating a non-competitive bidding process. The rationale provided for this procurement method cites specific articles from various legislative frameworks, including Article 573.3 para. 1° and 573.1 (LCV), 935 para. 1° and 936 (CM), 106 para. 4° (CMM), 99 para. 4° (CMQ), and 93 para. 4° (STC). These articles collectively justify the use of direct negotiation for necessary services in the context of legal proceedings or recourse before the courts. The service category falls under S13 - Professional and Administrative Support Services and Management Support Services, specifically within Legal Services. The contracting authority is the Ville de Gatineau. This procurement is essential for the city to navigate and resolve a complex legal dispute involving allegations of improper conduct during negotiation processes. The direct negotiation approach suggests that the specific expertise or circumstances required for this matter necessitate a targeted selection of a service provider, likely due to the sensitive and potentially urgent nature of the legal issues at hand.
This is a consulting contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Commercial Law. 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 legal services 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.
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: Article573.3 par. 1° et 573.1(LCV), 935 par.1° et 936(CM), 106 par. 4°(CMM), 99 par. 4°(CMQ), 93 par. 4°(STC) - Contrat de services nécessaires dans le cadre d’un recours devant les tribunaux. Contracting authority: Ville de Gatineau.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Quebec SEAO and was originally published on March 2, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 20260302160311. 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 179 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 54 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Quebec SEAO and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: June 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Quebec SEAO to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 20260302160311 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to LAVERY, DE BILLY, S.E.N.C.R.L.. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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 Consulting 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?
LAVERY, DE BILLY, S.E.N.C.R.L. was awarded the contract for CA$162,136. 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.
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