Opportunity
CanadaBuys #N27-20252115
NSERC seeks consulting firm for evaluation of Discovery Research Program
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
N27-20252115
NAICS
541690
NSERC, a Canadian federal agency, is seeking consulting firms to provide a specialized evaluation team for the Discovery Research Program. - Government Buyer: - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC/CRSNG) - Division de l'évaluation - Contracting authority: Justine Arsenault - Vendors and Eligible Supply Arrangement Holders: - Multiple consulting firms eligible under TSPS Supply Arrangement, including Aboriginal Employment Services Inc., BDO Canada LLP, Deloitte Inc., KPMG LLP, and others - Services Requested: - Evaluation Services Consulting Team - Expert consulting services in evaluation - Team to collaborate with NSERC's Evaluation Division to plan and execute the evaluation of the Discovery Research Program - Mandated by Treasury Board’s Policy on Results and section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act - TSPS category: Evaluation Services Consultant (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) - Part number: SPTS E60ZT-18TSSB 2.12 - Unique Requirements: - Security requirement: Common PS SRCL #6 - Competitive procurement; selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - Region of delivery: National Capital Region (NCR) - Governed by Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) - Period of Performance: - 33 months, from contract award to March 31, 2029
Description
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) requires contracting services of a consulting firm to provide a specialized evaluation team. This team will work with NSERC's Evaluation Division to plan and execute an evaluation of the Discovery Research Program. The evaluation is mandated by the Treasury Board's Policy on Results and section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act. The contract duration is 33 months starting from June 5, 2026. The procurement method is competitive selective tendering with selection based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.