Basic Information

Reference Number

PW-__XQ-007-39647

Issuing Organization

Natural Resources Canada

Owner Organization

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Solicitation Type

RFI - Request for Information (Informal)

Solicitation Number

B8698-200141/B

Title

Visa Application Centre (VAC) Contract Renewal (B8698-200141/B)

Source ID

PWGSC

Agreement Types

Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement

Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement

Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP)

Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

Details

Location

National Capital Region

Newfoundland and Labrador

Prince Edward Island

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

Quebec

Ontario

Manitoba

Saskatchewan

Alberta

British Columbia

Yukon

Northwest Territories

Nunavut

Dates

Publication

2021/06/21 12:00:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2022/12/29 02:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

VAC procurement team

david.tomei@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Description

Trade Agreement: CETA/WTO-AGP/CPTPP/CFTA/FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama/Korea/UK Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall

Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

**See amendment 002

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have begun work on the procurement for IRCC's global Visa Application Centres (VAC) service delivery network.This Notice outlines Canada's intended industry engagement strategy and invites interested Suppliers to participate in the engagement process.

The industry engagement will follow PSPC's Smart Procurement principles, allowing interested Suppliers the opportunity to engage with Canada regarding the VAC procurement and to maintain an open dialogue throughout the procurement process. IRCC will be seeking industry feedback on both in-Canada and overseas VAC services, services currently offered at VACs, expanding the types of services offered, flexible service delivery models, innovative technical solutions, and the overall procurement strategy.

Please see the attached document for further details.

Inquiries should be sent via email to: TPSGC.CRDVApprovisionnement-VACProcurement.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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