Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0068
Direct Award for Strategic Academic and Research Advisory Services to University of Calgary School of Public Policy
Posted
July 13, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
2026RSS0068
NAICS
541720
This opportunity involves a direct award by the University of Calgary for strategic academic and research advisory services to support the School of Public Policy (SPP). - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta - School of Public Policy (SPP) - OEMs and Vendors: - GLM Services Ltd (sole vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Strategic academic and research advisory services - No physical products or part numbers requested - Services include: - Advising university leadership - Supporting SPP operations - Assisting in securing external funding - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct award with no competitive bidding - Vendor's personnel have served as President Fellow, advising the President and supporting SPP - Vendor selected for extensive academic and governmental connections and foundational role in SPP
Description
The University of Calgary intends to award a service contract to GLM Services Ltd for strategic academic and research advisory services. The vendor's key personnel has been serving as a President Fellow, advising the President and supporting the School of Public Policy (SPP). The services include supporting SPP, a think tank and academic unit, with funding secured both internally and externally. The contract is a direct award to continue these advisory services.