Opportunity

CanadaBuys #RFSQ - 2026-001

Bank of Canada Roster for External Consultant Services

Posted

April 15, 2026

Respond By

May 13, 2026

Identifier

RFSQ - 2026-001

NAICS

541611, 541618

The Bank of Canada is launching a prequalification process to establish a roster of consulting firms for external consultant services across its operations. - Government Buyer: - Bank of Canada (headquartered at 234 Wellington St. W, Ottawa, Ontario) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a solicitation for consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - IT External Consultant Services (approx. 90% of requirements) - Includes support for systems, applications, and digital initiatives - Non-IT External Consultant Services (approx. 10% of requirements) - Includes business analysis, project management, change management, and specialized advisory support - Estimated engagement of about fifty external consultants annually - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services will be provided primarily in the Ottawa region, with some requirements at other Bank locations (Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and others) - Contract duration is estimated at 36 months - Opportunity is governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and is open for competitive bidding

Description

This solicitation aims to prequalify and establish a roster of consulting firms to provide external consultant services on an as-needed basis for the Bank of Canada. The roster will support a variety of business, operational, and technology initiatives, with an estimated 90% of services related to IT and 10% to non-IT advisory support. The contract duration is 36 months, and the Bank expects to engage approximately fifty consultants annually, primarily in the Ottawa region. This competitive open bidding opportunity is governed by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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