Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCPHSA_14885
Direct Award for Employee Absence Notification System Services to Engenic Communication Solutions Corporation
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 25, 2026
Identifier
BCPHSA_14885
NAICS
541512
This opportunity involves a direct contract award for employee absence management services in the healthcare sector: - Government Buyer: - Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), acting for Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, Interior Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, and itself - OEM/Vendor: - Engenic Communication Solutions Corporation (highlighted as the sole OEM and service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Employee Absence Notification System Services (EANS) - Fully integrated with Health Authorities' existing systems - Enables near-real-time reporting of employee absences - Ensures compliance with Workers Compensation Board (WCB) regulations - Supports clinical staff backfill for unplanned absences - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct award justified by the need for compatibility with existing systems and products - No specific hardware products or part numbers; this is a service-based contract - Estimated contract value is CAD $811,308.85 for a one-year term
Description
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), acting as the collective agent for Fraser Health Authority, Providence Health Care, Interior Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, and itself, intends to directly award a contract to Engenic Communication Solutions Corporation for Employee Absence Notification System Services (EANS). The contract term is one year with an estimated value of CAD $811,308.85. The EANS is integrated with the Health Authorities' systems to enable near-real-time reporting of employee absences, ensuring compliance with Workers Compensation Board regulations and supporting clinical staff backfill due to unplanned absences. The direct award is justified to ensure compatibility with existing products and systems.