Provision / Coordination of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) Beneficiaries in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick

Scope Summary

This requirement is for the provision and coordination of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) beneficiaries in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick. For services in New Brunswick, Bidders must be capable of providing the services in both official languages (English and French). It is intended that up to three (3) contracts be awarded for services in each province for an initial period from the date of contract award to March 31, 2028, inclusive, with the irrevocable option to extend each contract by up to two (2) additional one (1)-year periods. This bid solicitation is to establish contracts with Task Authorizations for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the bid solicitation, to the Identified Users in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC)" (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 2026-12-15.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Clinical / Research Governance Mandatory
  Confirm regulatory compliance, privacy/confidentiality safeguards, and qualifications of lead specialists.
  Suggested Evidence: Credentials, Governance Policy & Ethics Compliance
• 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
• 5. Commercial & Statutory Conditions Recommended
  Confirm insurance limits, bonding, or bilingual delivery terms stated in the solicitation.
  Suggested Evidence: Certificate of Insurance / Bonding Letter / Language Capability Note