Opportunity

CanadaBuys #WS5802942693

RFI: Service Delivery for Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA)

Posted

August 10, 2026

Respond By

October 09, 2026

Identifier

WS5802942693

NAICS

923110

This opportunity seeks supplier input for a major service delivery contract supporting the Canada Student Financial Assistance (CSFA) Program. - Government Buyer: - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) - Products/Services Requested: - Administration and delivery of the CSFA program - Financial and insurance services (UNSPSC 84000000) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on reliable, affordable, and client-focused financial assistance for post-secondary education - Must comply with Canadian and international trade agreements - Opportunity is open for competitive bidding in both English and French across Canada - RFI outlines process, priorities, current model, and legislative requirements for the CSFA program

Description

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) are initiating a procurement process for a service delivery contract for the administration of the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA). The program aims to make post-secondary education more accessible by delivering financial assistance reliably, affordably, and client-focused. This Request for Information (RFI) provides information on the process, priorities, current model, legislation, and questions for suppliers. The procurement method is competitive open bidding and the opportunity is available in both English and French across Canada.

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