Tenders/Independent Review of the Office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman

Independent Review of the Office of the DND/CAF Ombudsman

Department of National Defence (DND)

Published: Sep 21, 2026

Updated: Sep 23, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the legal services, agriculture and food security and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Fisheries, Defense and Justice Reform. 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

The Department of National Defence (DND) requires an independent third party to conduct a comprehensive review of the Office of the DND/Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Ombudsman. The objective of this independent review is to examine the governance structure and authorities of the Office of the Ombudsman and benchmark the DND/CAF with the experience and practices of ombudsman functions from within the Government of Canada, other levels of government, and other similar democracies, including similar functions in allies’ militaries. This effort will help take forward Justice Fish’s Recommendation #103 to consider whether additional measures are needed to reinforce the Office of the Ombudsman’s independence and effectiveness.. UNSPSC: *Business and corporate management consultation services (*80101500). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Regions: *National Capital Region (NCR)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of National Defence (DND)

Department of National Defence (DND) has issued 1,269 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 127 currently open and 59 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of National Defence (DND) 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.

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.