IT Research and Advisory Services for Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Development

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) For IM/IT Research and Advisory Services – SA EN578-260567 UNSPSC: 80100000 IT Research and Advisory Services for Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Development Reference Number: 26-310576 Solicitation Number: 26-310576 Organization Name: Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Solicitation Date: 2026-07-08 Closing Date: 2026–07-28 @2:00 PM Anticipated Start Date: 2026-09-01 Estimated Delivery Date: 2028–10-09 Estimate Level of Effort: Tier 1 Subscription Services X5 Contract Duration: The contract period will be for an estimated twenty five months from the date of contract Solicitation Method: Competitive Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: One Applicable Trade Agreements: • The Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • The Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) • The Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA) • Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) • The Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), • The Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA) • Canada Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering This requirement is open only to those IT Research and Advisory Services EN578-260567 The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: Forrester Research Ltd Gartner Canada Co Info-Tech Research Group Description of Work: The objective of this contract is to facilitate the Department of Foreign Affairs Trade Development’s (DFATD) digital journey to achieve its vision, covering such topics as project prioritization, agile program and product management, and business process transformation by providing: : 1. A secure accessible online platform specialized in unbiased intellectual property in IT 2. A subscription for independent, 24/7 access to deep research, tools, and advice for DFATD management (up to the DG level). 3. In-person support at the ADM and DG level. 4. DFATD relevant workshops in person and/or online to support the department’s initiatives as requested Currently there is no incumbent providing the services outlined in this solicitation Security Requirement: N/A Contract Authority Name: Betty Woodman Phone Number: 343-203-6922 Email Address: betty.woodman@international.gc.ca Inquiries Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language.