Basic Information

Reference Number

0000315308

Issuing Organization

University of Toronto – St. George Campus – Procurement Services

Solicitation Type

ACAN - Advance Contract Award Notice (Formal)

Solicitation Number

UOT202617450

Title

Food Purchasing Data for Front-of-Package Labelling system evaluation

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.238761.C93222

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Description

The University of Toronto (the “University”) has a requirement for food purchasing data to support the evaluation of Health Canada’s new Front-of-Package Labelling system that became mandatory on January 1, 2026. The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal the University’s intention to award a contract for the above-noted goods and/or services to the following pre-selected supplier:

ACNielsen Company of Canada
1400 - 5140 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M2N 6L7

Prior to awarding this contract, the University is providing other potential suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements as per this ACAN, by submitting a Statement of Capabilities during the posting period.

If other potential suppliers submit a Statement of Capabilities that meet the University’s requirements as set out in the ACAN, the University may proceed to a competitive procurement process.

If no other supplier submits a Statement of Capabilities on or before the closing date/time, a contract may be awarded to the above-noted pre-selected supplier.

Dates

Publication

2026/02/23 02:33:27 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

2026/03/09 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Raymond Siguenza

000-000-0000

Raymond.Siguenza@utoronto.ca

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Interested suppliers may submit a Statement of Capabilities clearly demonstrating how they meet the requirement(s) of the ACAN, by sending their response via e-mail to the University contact by the closing date/time.

Statement of Capabilities received by the closing date/time will be evaluated and considered solely for the purpose of determining if a competitive procurement process is warranted.

The University will notify the Suppliers who have submitted a Statement of Capabilities in response to this ACAN of its final decision.

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