Tenders/Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation - Request for Proposal - 2026RFP008 - Business Assist Program

Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation - Request for Proposal - 2026RFP008 - Business Assist Program

Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation

Published: Oct 27, 2026

Updated: Oct 28, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the trade and industry, construction and civil works and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Public Finance. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, 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 trade and industry 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

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) invites qualified organizations or consortiums to design, administer and deliver the Business Assist Program, a hands-on business support and capacity-building initiative for small and medium-sized businesses in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. The program provides time-limited, individualized access to qualified specialists who will work alongside business owners or employees through practical training, guidance, knowledge transfer and implementation support. The objective is to help participating businesses address specific challenges while developing the knowledge, skills and confidence to independently manage and sustain improvements. Assistance is intended to result in both a tangible business improvement or completed resource and increased participant capability. The maximum proposed contract budget is CAD $100,000 before applicable GST, inclusive of program setup, administration, expert fees, outreach, technology, reporting, six-month follow-up tool development and handover, and all other costs. GST, if applicable, must be shown separately. The successful Proponent will coordinate the full program and subject-matter experts. This is not a referral-only service, a series of standalone workshops or a guarantee of participant demand. Commodity Categories: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services, Business and corporate management consultation services, Strategic planning consultation services Delivery Region: Alberta, Fort McMurray

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on October 27, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation

Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation has issued 2 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Trade & Commerce, and Finance & Banking. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection. Most recent publication: October 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation 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 Trade & Commerce 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?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.