Saskatchewan Tenders #ICT-ACA-290

Specialized Career and Employment Services for Regina Job Seekers with Barriers

This opportunity involves the Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Immigration and Career Training seeking a provider for specialized career and employment services in Regina: - Government Buyer: - Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT), Career and Employment Services - OEMs and Vendors: - Saskatchewan Polytechnic (SaskPoly) is the only named vendor - Services Requested: - Enhanced Career Bridging Services for individuals facing multiple barriers to employment - Services include: - Participant assessment - Individualized employment planning - Career development and counselling - Essential skills upgrading - Workplace readiness training - Job search assistance - Employment-related supports - Employer engagement and job development activities - Work-integrated learning opportunities (including paid work experiences) - Delivery model: - Three 18-week program sessions - Each session serves 30 participants (total of 90 participants) - Cohort intake model - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on individuals in Regina with multiple barriers to employment - Emphasis on employment outcomes, case management, and collaboration with local employers and service providers - No products or hardware/software are being procured—this is a service-based contract - Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) indicating intent to award to SaskPoly unless challenged by qualified providers - Estimated contract value: Approximately $555,000 for one year

Description

The Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Immigration and Career Training (ICT), Career and Employment Services intends to contract with Saskatchewan Polytechnic (SaskPoly) to provide specialized career and employment services for individuals with multiple barriers to employment. The services include participant assessment, individualized employment planning, career development and counselling, essential skills upgrading, workplace readiness training, job search assistance, employment-related supports, employer engagement, job development activities, and work-integrated learning opportunities. The program aims to improve employability, support labour market attachment, and achieve measurable employment outcomes through sustained participation in the labour market. The contract is expected to serve 90 participants through a cohort intake service model with a one-year term and an approximate annual value of $555,000.

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