Tenders/Workshops for Black and Ethnocultural Offenders

Workshops for Black and Ethnocultural Offenders

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Published: Oct 8, 2026

Updated: Oct 10, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection, construction and civil works and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Rehabilitation and Prisons. 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 services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Advanced Contract Award Notice An advanced contract award notice (ACAN) is a public notice indicating to the supplier community that a department or agency intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, thereby allowing other suppliers to signal their interest in bidding, by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no supplier submits a statement of capabilities that meets the requirements set out in the ACAN, on or before the closing date and time stated in the ACAN, the contracting officer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement does not apply to this procurement. 1. Definition of the requirement: The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has a requirement to provide culturally responsive writing and storytelling circles and workshops for Black and ethnocultural federally incarcerated offenders located in various CSC institutions across Ontario, Quebec, Prairie and Atlantic regions. CSC has legal and policy obligations to ensure that the needs and cultural interests of Black and ethnocultural offenders are addressed through effective interventions and services that support rehabilitation and successful reintegration. The work will involve the following: 1.1 Objectives: 1.1.1. Provide opportunities for Black and ethnocultural offenders to explore self-expression, identity development, and their experiences with multiple identities living between cultures, through writing and storytelling activities, contributing to increased self-awareness, self-esteem, emotional well-being and sense of belonging. 1.1.2. Promote respect, inclusivity, and meaningful connections among and between offenders and community partners, contributing to improved interpersonal, communication and coping skills that support rehabilitation; 1.1.3. Support offenders’ reintegration potential by increasing awareness of and connec. UNSPSC: *Training workshop service (*86132201). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Not applicable. Trade Agreements: *None. Regions: *Canada

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on October 8, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has issued 226 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: October 9, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) 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 Social Protection & Welfare 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 CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.