Direct Negotiation – Professional Services – Legal Services – Evaluation – File 5

This tender concerns the procurement of professional legal services for an evaluation process, identified as File 5. The procurement method specified is direct negotiation (contrat de gré à gré), indicating a non-competitive process. The rationale for this method is cited as 'ArticleAutre disposition - Précisez à l’étape Description', suggesting a specific clause or provision allows for this approach, which will be further detailed in the description section of the tender documents. The contracting authority responsible for this procurement is the Ville de Gatineau (City of Gatineau). The services fall under Category S13, which covers Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services, with a specific focus on Legal Services. This implies that the Ville de Gatineau requires expert legal counsel to assist in an evaluation, likely related to a contract, project, or dispute. The scope of work would typically involve legal advice, analysis, drafting of documents, and potentially representation, all pertaining to the evaluation of a specific matter. Given the direct negotiation method, the Ville de Gatineau has likely identified a specific service provider or a unique circumstance that necessitates this procurement approach. Further details regarding the specific nature of the evaluation and the precise legal requirements are expected to be elaborated within the tender's description.

This is a consulting 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 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.