Tenders/Request for Information (RFI) for the Modernization of the Professional Services Methods of Supply

Request for Information (RFI) for the Modernization of the Professional Services Methods of Supply

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Published: Sep 24, 2026

Updated: Sep 25, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, information and communication technology and legal services 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 consulting in the education and training 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

Please note that the deadline for Phase 1 Response Submissions is October 22nd, 2026. Refer to section 4 below for information on how to submit a response. 1. Purpose of this notice Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking feedback from industry on the modernization of its government-wide methods of supply for professional services. PSPC is developing a new professional services procurement framework intended to streamline the existing procurement landscape, reduce administrative burden, improve flexibility and better align procurement approaches with different service-delivery requirements. The proposed framework is expected to replace the following existing methods of supply: • Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS); • Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS); • Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS); • ProServices; • Temporary Help Services (THS); and • Professional Audit Support Services (PASS). 2. Proposed methods of supply The proposed framework introduces four new methods of supply: • Temporary Replacement Services (TRS); • Client-Directed Support Services (CDSS); • Client-Directed Deliverable Services (CDDS); and • Offeror-Managed Services (OMS). The proposed methods differ primarily in the degree of client direction, offeror control and accountability, responsibility for managing resources and delivery, and allocation of performance and financial risk. Through this RFI, PSPC is seeking feedback on the clarity, practicality and potential application of the proposed methods of supply, including their alignment with industry practices and any potential implementation risks, barriers or unintended consequences. 3. Relationship to Other PSPC Engagement Activities This RFI relates specifically to the modernization of PSPC’s methods of supply for professional services and the proposed framework that will replace the current suite of professional services procurement instru. UNSPSC: *Management advisory services *Temporary personnel services *Independent dispute mediation or arbitration service *Business administration services *Computer services *Internet or intranet client application development services *Internet or intranet server application development services *Network planning services *Systems planning services *Local area network LAN maintenance or support *Wide area network WAN maintenance or support *System analysis service *Computer hardware maintenance and support *Audit services *Year end audits *Quarterly reviews *Internal audits *Healthcare provider support persons *Health administration services *Diagnoses of mental and behavioral disorders *Curriculum development service (*80100000 *80111600 *80122001 *80160000 *81110000 *81111509 *81111510 *81111706 *81111707 *81111803 *81111804 *81111808 *81112300 *84111600 *84111601 *84111602 *84111603 *85101600 *85101700 *85270000 *86132204). Method: Competitive - Open bidding. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on September 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) has issued 1,932 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 386 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: September 24, 2026.

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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) 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 Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.