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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia will regulate four new health professions starting November 29, 2027, while transitioning to operate under the Health Professions and Occupations Act from April 1, 2026.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004877103

Issuing Organization

College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

224223

Title

RFP Project Manager - Regulation of New Professions Project

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

British Columbia

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2026/01/27 07:22:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2026/02/20 06:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

rfp.registration@cpsbc.ca

Description

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (the CPSBC) regulates the practice of medicine under the authority of provincial law, the Health Professions Act and the Bylaws made under the Act. All physicians and surgeons who practise medicine in the province must be registrants of the CPSBC.
As of April 1, 2026, the CPSBC will regulate the practice of medicine under the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). The HPOA lays the groundwork for transforming how regulators fulfill their mandate to protect the public and requires all regulatory colleges to

protect the public from harm and discrimination,
support and promote awareness of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and UNDRIP and DRIPA,
take anti-discriminatory measures, and
be fair and transparent while respecting the privacy rights of individuals.

The new regulations will also add new health professions to BC’s health regulatory framework. The following four new professions (the Professions) will be regulated by CPSBC starting November 29, 2027.

clinical perfusionists
medical laboratory technologists
radiation therapists
respiratory therapists

Guided by its mission, mandate and values, the CPSBC’s overriding interest is the protection and safety of patients. The role of the CPSBC is to ensure registrants meet expected standards of practice and conduct.

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued on bcbid.gov.bc.ca. MERX asks that you refer to bcbid.gov.bc.ca notice for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the notice abstract.