Opportunity
CanadaBuys #CIC-160242-A
IRCC Solicits Independent Audit of Internal Audit and Fraud Prevention Frameworks for Health Benefits
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
CIC-160242-A
NAICS
541611
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is seeking an independent third-party auditor to assess the design, effectiveness, and maturity of a claims administrator’s risk-informed internal audit and fraud prevention frameworks for health benefits under a Departmental Program. - Government Buyer: - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) - Sub-agency: Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada (CIC) - Eligible Vendors (PASS Supply Arrangement Holders, Stream 1: Internal Audit): - Deloitte LLP - KPMG LLP - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP - Ernst & Young LLP - BDO Canada LLP - Collins Barrow Ottawa LLP - RSM CANADA CONSULTING LP - MNP LLP - Baker Tilly Ottawa Management Consultants Inc. - Samson & Associs CPA/Consultation Inc - Cofomo Inc. - Altis Recruitment & Technology Inc. - A Hundred Answers Inc. - Aniko Consultants Inc. - Niewe Technology and Consulting Ltd. - Orbis Risk Consulting Inc. - OXARO INC. - QMR Staffing Solutions Incorporated - THE RIGHT DOOR CONSULTING & SOLUTIONS INCORPORATED - WindReach Consulting Services Inc. - Services Requested: - Independent audit and assessment of internal audit and fraud prevention/detection frameworks - Focus on health benefits covered by a Departmental Program - Quantity: 1 assessment - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum corporate and resource security clearances: Designated Organization Screening and Secret clearance - Competitive selective tendering; only qualified PASS Supply Arrangement Holders may respond - Evaluation based on highest combined rating of technical merit and price - Governed by multiple trade agreements - Contract Duration: - Approximately 6 months, starting around July 22, with delivery by December 31 - No changes in scope, attachments, or deadlines between notices
Description
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is seeking an independent third-party auditor to assess the design, effectiveness, and maturity of a claims administrator's risk-informed internal audit framework and fraud prevention and detection framework related to health benefits covered by a Departmental Program. This solicitation is a re-solicitation of a previous requirement and invites suppliers to submit proposals under revised criteria. The contract duration is approximately 5 months, starting around July 22, 2026. The procurement method is competitive selective tendering with evaluation based on the highest combined rating of technical merit and price.