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.

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