Leading in Complex Systems – In-Person Training

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Published: Aug 12, 2026

Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the construction and civil works, education and training and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Vocational Training. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 27, 2026.

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 consulting in the construction and civil works 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency requires professional training services to deliver up to two instructor-led, in-person courses that enable participants to effectively analyze, manage, and influence and lead in complex systems within organizational and policy environments, with an option for one additional course during a one-year option period. The Contractor must deliver training that results in demonstrable improvement in participants’ ability to apply systems thinking approaches to real-world challenges. The Government of Canada operates in increasingly complex and interconnected environments where traditional linear approaches to problem-solving are insufficient. To support effective decision-making, employees require enhanced competencies in systems thinking, adaptive management and stakeholder engagement. This training will support capacity building in these areas through applied learning and practical tools, particularly those in leadership. The Contractor grants Canada the irrevocable options to extend the Contract by up to one additional one-year period under the same terms and conditions and at the prices, rates, or both stated in the Contract.. UNSPSC: *Management development (*80111501). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Moncton

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 27, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) 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 Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.