Opportunity

CanadaBuys #100032440

Focus Group Services for Wage Earner Protection Program Evaluation (ESDC)

Posted

August 04, 2026

Respond By

August 19, 2026

Identifier

100032440

NAICS

541720

This opportunity from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) seeks professional services to support the evaluation of the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP): - Government Buyer: - Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Scope of Work: - Conduct six focus group discussions with WEPP applicants - Gather feedback on program changes, application processes, timeliness, and effectiveness in reducing economic insecurity - Eligibility and Requirements: - Open only to Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB, Tier 1, National Capital Region - Services must fall under the Business consulting/change management services stream - Personnel must have a valid Designated Organization Screening (DOS) and RELIABILITY STATUS for access to PROTECTED information - Compliance with the Security Requirements Check List and Contract Security Manual is mandatory - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement - Notable Requirements: - Security clearances for all personnel - Direct engagement with program applicants for qualitative evaluation

Description

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) requires six focus group discussions to support the Evaluation of the Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP). The focus groups will gather insights from WEPP applicants, both recipients and non-recipients, on recent program changes, application process, timeliness, and effectiveness in reducing economic insecurity of Canadian workers. The contract duration is 3 months, and the procurement method is Competitive – Selective Tendering. The requirement is open only to Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-16TSSB who qualify under Tier 1, National Capital region, and for the Business consulting/change management services stream.

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