Opportunity
CanadaBuys #21120-26-5298088
Psychiatric Services for Offenders at Halifax/Dartmouth Parole Offices and Jamieson Community Correctional Centre, Nova Scotia
Posted
June 19, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
21120-26-5298088
NAICS
621112
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is seeking a licensed psychiatrist to provide and coordinate psychiatric care services for offenders at the Halifax and Dartmouth Parole Offices and Jamieson Community Correctional Centre in Nova Scotia. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Contracting and Material Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement for psychiatric care - Products/Services Requested: - Psychiatric clinical care (432 hours over 36 months) - Quality improvement and related services (72 hours over 36 months) - Telepsychiatry and telephone consultation services for healthcare professionals - Participation in offender grievance processes, policy development, and educational sessions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be a licensed psychiatrist in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia - Compliance with CSC Medical Practitioner By-Laws and all relevant federal/provincial legislation and policies - Mandatory contract security program registration and adherence to confidentiality and security standards - Collaboration with interdisciplinary health teams (nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dentists, psychologists, etc.) - Open only to Canadian suppliers - Estimated contract value: CA$255,528 plus applicable taxes, with a travel expense limit of $7,500 - No products or equipment are being procured; this is strictly for professional psychiatric services
Description
This procurement is for psychiatric care services to offenders, collaborating with an inter-disciplinary health services team including nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dentists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. The services are to be provided at Halifax/Dartmouth Parole Offices and Jamieson Community Correctional Centre. Objectives include providing and coordinating mental health services as a psychiatrist for offenders released in the community and under CSC care in the specified locations. The contract duration is 36 months from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2029, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on highest technical merit within a stipulated maximum budget.