IM/IT Research and Advisory Services for Public Safety Canada

Scope Summary

This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Supply Arrangement # EN578-260567 for IM/IT Research and Advisory Services in the National Capital Region. The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal: 1. Forrester Research Limited 2. Info-Tech Research Group Inc. 3. Gartner Canada Co Public Safety Canada (PS) requires IM/IT Research and Advisory Services to support its Digital Modernization and Public Safety Transformation Agenda. The objective is to provide Public Safety Canada (PSC) with secure, subscription-based access to independent, evidence-based research, assessment tools, diagnostics, and advisory services. These services will directly support Public Safety’s digital modernization priorities, secure information management practices, enhanced security posture, community safety initiatives, AI-driven solutions, and operational effectiveness across all relevant programs and agencies.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 0. Eligibility Restriction Gate Mandatory
  Restricted: SA holders only — Confirm your company already holds active qualification under this supply arrangement, standing offer, framework, or set-aside before preparing a bid.
  Suggested Evidence: Pre-Qualification Letter / SA Number / Set-Aside Certification
• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PS)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-11-25 · 11 days left.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Delivery Methodology & References Mandatory
  Provide a clear work plan, deliverable schedule, named key personnel, and 2–3 relevant client references.
  Suggested Evidence: Methodology Narrative, CVs & Case Studies
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions