Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada_Designated Representative Services
About This Opportunity
governance & public sector services in Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of. Issued by Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). Submission deadline Jun 2026.
This is a services contract in the legal services, governance and public administration and trade and industry sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) _Amended on June 9, 2026.
This requirement is for Immigration Refuge Board of Canada (IRB)
Solicitation Date: March 4, 2026
Anticipated deadline for submissions: December 31, 2026
Solicitation type: Competitive
Service type: Designated Representatives (DR) services
Number of Contracts: Up to 100 resulting contracts (estimated)
This NPP is issued on an as-needed basis and will be removed from CanadaBuys upon closing. Interested contractors are encouraged to monitor CanadaBuys for future opportunities.
Requirement Details
The Government of Canada, through the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), is seeking qualified individuals to work as contracted Designated Representatives (DR). DRs are appointed to represent individuals who are unable to represent themselves in immigration and refugee proceedings before the IRB.
The DR is responsible for protecting and advancing the interests of the person subject to the proceedings. Contractors must demonstrate sound judgment, knowledge of immigration and refugee processes, cultural competence, and the ability to work effectively with vulnerable populations.
Experience in social work, immigration law, advocacy, or related fields is considered an asset.
Location of Work
Designated Representative (DR) services are required in the following regions:
• Eastern Region (Quebec (Montreal and Ottawa); Atlantic Provinces)
• Central Region (Ontario (Toronto and Greater Toronto Area))
• Western Region (British Columbia (Vancouver), Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Winnipeg))
Work Allocation
The IRB makes every effort to distribute assignments equitably among qualified DRs within each region. However, assignment volumes may vary based on operational requirements, including but not limited to:
• The specific needs and circumstances of the individual being represented
• A Member’s assessment of the suita. UNSPSC: *Compensated legal participation services (*80121900). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on March 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) has issued 12 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Trade & Commerce, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) 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 Law & Legal Services 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.
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