Request for Proposals “Wine/Canna Mom” Focus Groups

Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba

Published: Jul 23, 2026

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Source: merx_manitoba

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Research, social protection and media and communication sectors. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 12, 2026.

Published through MERX — Manitoba, 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 Research 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 Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (“LGCA”) is issuing this request for proposals (“RFP”) in preparation for a public education research project on the topic of alcohol and cannabis use among mothers in Manitoba.

The purpose of the RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified research organizations (“candidates”) to conduct focus group research to more deeply understand mother’s behaviours related to alcohol and cannabis use (sometimes referred to as “wine moms” or “canna moms”), particularly how they may use these products to cope with motherhood and associated stressors (“project”).The LGCA requires a total of eight (8) focus groups with a total of six (6) to eight (8) participants per group. Two (2) of the groups must be held in-person in Winnipeg.

The scope of the work includes developing screening guides, reviewing and providing feedback on a discussion guide, recruiting participants, booking meeting space, moderating the focus groups, recording focus groups, verbatim transcription, conducting qualitative coding and thematic analysis of transcripts, and providing an eight (8) to ten (10) page written report summarizing key themes and findings.The successful candidate (“consultant”) will work closely with the LGCA to ensure the highest possible caliber of research. The consultant must complete the project by October 14, 2026.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from MERX — Manitoba and was originally published on July 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba

Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Research & Innovation, and Media & Communications. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via MERX — Manitoba. Most recent publication: July 23, 2026.

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What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Research & Innovation 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?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 12, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.