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The Focus Groups for the Evaluation of the Wage Earner Protection Program requirement

Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)

Published: Aug 4, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the humanitarian aid, Monitoring Evaluation and Youth sectors, with a focus on Protection. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 19, 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 services in the humanitarian aid 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

This requirement is for: Employment and Social Development Canada This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualify under Tier 1, National Capital region and for the Business consulting/change management services stream. The requirement is intended to result in the award of one contract. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal. • Big River Analytics Ltd. • Ernst & Young LLP • Goss Gilroy Inc. • KPMG LLP • NATTIQ INC. • PRA Inc. • QATALYST RESEARCH GROUP INC. • R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. • The Institute on Governance • The Social Research and Demonstration Corporation Description of the Requirement: Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) requires the services of a Contractor to conduct six focus group discussions in support of the Evaluation of the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP). Focus group discussions with WEPP applicants are one of the lines of evidence prioritized to assess the Program's performance over the period from April 2020 to March 2025. The purpose of the focus group discussions is to gather insights from WEPP applicants both recipients and non-recipients on recent program changes, the application process and its timeliness, as well as the program’s effectiveness in reducing economic insecurity of Canadian workers. Capturing and understanding the perceptions of WEPP applicants regarding the program’s effectiveness must help identify its strengths and areas for improvement. Security: There are security requirements associated with this requirement. Please note that SA Holders do not need to have the required clearance to submit a bid. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 – Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and . UNSPSC: *Project monitoring and evaluation (*80101606). Method: Competitive - Selective tendering. Selection: Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 4, 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 33 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Youth & Employment, and Trade & Commerce. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 19, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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 Services contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response 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.