Professional fees

This tender concerns the procurement of professional fees, specifically for 'Expert witness services'. The service falls under the broader category of 'Professional and administrative support services and management support services' (S13). The procurement method is a 'Negotiated Contract'. The rationale provided is that the contract value is below the public tender threshold, as stipulated by Article 14. The contracting authority is the Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes (Patriots School Service Centre). This indicates a need for specialized expertise, likely in a legal or quasi-legal context, where expert testimony or opinions are required. Such services are crucial in various proceedings, including litigation, administrative hearings, or investigations, where specialized knowledge is necessary to inform decision-making. The Centre de services scolaire des Patriotes is utilizing the negotiated contract process to acquire these essential professional services efficiently, given the contract's value falling below the threshold that would mandate a public tender. The specific nature of the legal or administrative matter requiring expert witness services is not detailed but is critical for understanding the full scope of this procurement.

This is a services contract in the legal services sector. 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 services in the legal services 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.