CanadaBuys #BPM026200/34247

Shared Services Canada Seeks Licensed Audit Software Solution with Implementation and Support

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is seeking proposals for a Licensed Audit Software Solution (LASS) to modernize audit management for federal and non-federal government clients. - Government Buyer: - Shared Services Canada (SSC), Enterprise IT Procurement Internal and Digital Services Procurement - Contracting Authority: Geoffrey Lalor - Products/Services Requested: - Licensed Audit Software Solution (LASS): - Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) audit management software licenses - Includes upgrades, updates, documentation, and warranty - Unlimited deployment and user access across multiple platforms (including remote/mobile) - Must support up to 500 concurrent users - Integration with Microsoft 365 and PDF readers - Compliance with international and Canadian audit/accounting standards - Implementation, Training, and Support Services: - Installation, configuration, onboarding training, and technical support - Ongoing maintenance and support (24/7 online, telephone, and email assistance with 24-hour response time) - Bilingual (English/French) documentation and training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with accessibility standards (EN 301 549) - Mandatory supply chain security assessments (ISCA) - High availability, robust security (SSO, encryption, audit logs) - Multi-tenant cloud deployment - Comprehensive training and evergreen documentation - Open to all qualified suppliers; no specific OEMs named - Period of Performance: - Three-year base contract with two one-year option periods - Ongoing maintenance and support throughout contract duration

Description

Shared Services Canada (SSC), on behalf of Treasury Board, is seeking a Licensed Audit Software Solution (LASS) that includes Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software, upgrades, documentation, warranty, implementation services, and ongoing maintenance. The solution aims to provide a standardized tool for the efficient creation, management, and storage of audit working papers. The contract is intended to support SSC and its clients, including other government institutions and optional clients such as provincial and municipal organizations. The contract duration is three years with two one-year option periods, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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