Opportunity
CanadaBuys #1000267938A
International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Training for Indigenous Services Canada Nursing Students
Posted
May 26, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
1000267938A
NAICS
611430
Indigenous Services Canada is seeking a contractor to deliver International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification training for nursing students in Winnipeg, Manitoba. - Government Buyer: - Indigenous Services Canada (First Nation Inuit Health Branch / Services aux Autochtones Canada) - Contracting offices in Vancouver, BC and Gatineau, QC - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the ITLS program is a recognized international standard - Products/Services Requested: - International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) classroom training for approximately 120 nursing students annually over three years - Includes trauma management and stabilization skills for community health nurses in remote/northern areas - Contractor must provide certified instructors, classroom space, all required equipment, ITLS textbooks/manuals, and training materials - Each course is 2.25–2.5 days, with 10 courses per year, 3–12 students per course - Contractor responsible for student assessment, written feedback, and issuing certification documents - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Training must be delivered in both English and French - Equipment must be suitable for northern nursing practice scenarios - Compliance with multiple international trade agreements - Fixed per-course pricing; open competitive bidding - Evaluation based on technical merit and price - Period of performance is from contract award to March 31, 2029, with two possible one-year extensions
Description
Canada is seeking offers to provide International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification in a classroom environment to Indigenous Services Canada in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The training courses must include full equipment for appropriate northern nursing practice scenarios. The initial contract period will be for three years from the date of contract award with the possibility of two additional option years. The estimated contract period for this solicitation is 9 months, starting from July 1, 2026.