Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BC233622
WorkBC Centres and Employment Support Services Procurement in British Columbia
Posted
September 14, 2026
Respond By
October 20, 2026
Identifier
BC233622
NAICS
624310
This opportunity from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Government of British Columbia, seeks qualified providers for WorkBC Centres and employment support services: - Government buyer: - Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Government of British Columbia - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/services requested: - Operation of physical WorkBC Centres (Storefronts) in 41 WorkBC Catchments - Delivery of employment support services to jobseekers, participants, employers, and communities - Services include helping individuals prepare for, find, secure, and maintain employment - Unique or notable requirements: - Only proponents previously qualified under the Single Use Request for Qualifications (SURFQ) may submit proposals - Alignment with the Buy Canadian Policy initiative - Contract duration: - Estimated period of performance is 60 months (five years) - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are referenced; focus is on service delivery
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks to identify and evaluate proponents capable of providing physical WorkBC Centres (Storefronts) and employment supports to individuals, employers, and communities across 41 WorkBC Catchments in British Columbia. The successful proponents will deliver services that help jobseekers and participants prepare for, find, secure, and maintain meaningful employment aligned with their skills, interests, and goals. Only proponents qualified under the Single Use Request for Qualifications (SURFQ) issued on April 1, 2026, may submit proposals. The contract duration is estimated to be 60 months.