Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-04640
Consulting Services for Calgary Creative Economy Sector Study
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-04640
NAICS
541690
Calgary Economic Development Ltd. is seeking consulting services for a Creative Economy Sector Study to support strategic planning and investment attraction in Calgary's creative industries. - Government Buyer: - Calgary Economic Development Ltd. (Alberta, Canada) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Creative Economy Sector Study (consulting and research services) - Research and analysis to inform a long-term sector vision and internal strategy - Assessment of national and global drivers impacting the creative sector - Evaluation of Calgary's competitive advantages and disadvantages - Recommendations to enhance Calgary's value proposition for investment and workforce development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on actionable insights for investment attraction and regional promotion - Emphasis on workforce development and sector competitiveness - Study must address both local and global trends affecting the creative economy - No products, part numbers, or OEM-specific requirements are included; the opportunity is for professional services only.
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Proposal issued by Calgary Economic Development Ltd. for a Creative Economy Sector Study. The study aims to provide insights to develop a long-term sector vision and internal strategy to support investment attraction, regional promotion, and workforce development in Calgary's Creative Economy sector. Key questions include understanding national and global drivers impacting the sector, Calgary's competitive advantages and disadvantages, and ways to enhance the city's value proposition. The contract duration is estimated at 3 months, starting approximately August 3, 2026.