Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-03243
Business Support Services Consultant for Central Alberta Regional Economic Development
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-03243
NAICS
541618, 541611, 541613
The Town of Olds, Alberta, is seeking a consultant to deliver business support services for the Central Alberta First BREWD Regional Strategy Project – Phase 2. - Government buyer: Town of Olds, Alberta, on behalf of the Central Alberta First (CAF) Partnership - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Requested services include: - Workplace culture and business skills development - AI awareness and digital readiness programming - Regional investment readiness and capital access initiatives - Delivery of regional business advisory and resource center services - Support for regional economic engagement initiatives (e.g., Economic Growth Forum) - Training, workshops, advisory support, resource development, and operational guidance - Consultant will collaborate with a Digital Marketing Consultant for business participation, awareness, branding, and communication - Services must align with the approved NRED project proposal and reporting requirements - Classified under management and business professional services (NIGP code 6903) - Place of performance: Olds, Alberta - Period of performance: Two years from contract start
Description
The Town of Olds, on behalf of the Central Alberta First Partnership, is seeking a qualified Business Support Services Consultant to support the implementation of the Central Alberta First BREWD Regional Strategy Project – Phase 2. The consultant will lead delivery of key objectives including workplace culture and business skills development, AI awareness and digital readiness programming, regional investment readiness, business advisory services, and support for regional economic engagement initiatives. The engagement aims to strengthen business retention and expansion, improve competitiveness, enhance investment readiness, and increase access to coordinated business supports across Central Alberta. The consultant will work closely with a Digital Marketing Consultant to ensure successful delivery of all objectives.