Tenders/Research Project on Service Navigation Support for Seniors

Research Project on Service Navigation Support for Seniors

Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)

Published: Oct 16, 2026

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the social protection, Research and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Bridges. 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 social protection 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

Title: Research Project on Service Navigation Support for Seniors - 100032783 The Service Navigation Support for Seniors project will have two components. The first component, Component A will review the accessibility of information on support services available to seniors and/or their caregivers across all federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) jurisdictions and to identify common barriers. The objective of Component A is to understand what support services are the most frequently requested across the 14 FPT jurisdictions and why the access rate for information is more elevated, especially as it relates to barriers in accessing them. The second component, Component B, will use the results from Component A and identify, in collaboration with FPT Officials a number of case studies to analyse the mechanisms through which seniors and/or their caregivers learn about and/or access support services aiming to build awareness and improve access to service navigation supports. This would also include policy recommendations for jurisdictions to consider in enhancing service navigation support for seniors.. UNSPSC: *Change management communication and advisory service (*80172103). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Selection: Highest Technical Merit within a Stipulated Maximum Budget. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement *Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) *Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA) *Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA). Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on October 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)

Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC) has issued 46 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Youth & Employment, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 16, 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 Employment and Social Development (ESDC) 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 Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.