Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20137671
UQAC Solicits Prepaid Shopping Cards for International Student Food Purchases
Posted
April 09, 2026
Respond By
April 27, 2026
Identifier
20137671
NAICS
522320
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), a Canadian government institution, is seeking proposals for prepaid shopping cards to support food purchases for international students in its French immersion programs. - Government Buyer: - Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC), part of the Government of Canada - Products/Services Requested: - Prepaid shopping cards for food supplies - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers identified - Intended for use by students residing in UQAC residences to shop at local grocery stores - Procurement Details: - Competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Contract duration is two months - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Supports linguistic, cultural, and human exchanges for international students - No technical specifications or minimum/maximum quantities provided
Description
The Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) is seeking to acquire prepaid shopping cards for food supplies to support its French immersion programs. These programs host hundreds of international students, many of whom reside in UQAC residences and shop at local grocery stores. The contract duration is two months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). The solicitation aims to facilitate linguistic, cultural, and human exchanges by ensuring students have access to food shopping resources.