# CanadaBuys #CIC - 160443

IRCC seeks specialized IT research and advisory services

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** CIC - 160443
**NAICS:** 541690, 541512

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is seeking specialized IT research and advisory services to support its technology and organizational decisions.
- **Government buyer:** Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), under the Department of Citizenship & Immigration; no sub-agency or contracting office is specified.
- **Requested service:** Specialized IT research and advisory services, including expert insights, research methodologies, data-driven analysis, and industry best practices. The work is intended to support informed decisions, resource allocation, risk mitigation, value-for-money investments, innovation, and complex organizational challenges.
- **Named invited suppliers:** **Forrester Research**, **Info-Tech Research Group Inc.**, and **Gartner Canada Co.** These are service providers, not identified product manufacturers; no OEMs are specified.
- **Products and quantities:** No products, part numbers, or quantities are listed.
- **Term and notable requirements:** An initial one-year contract period with one additional one-year option. Services are to be delivered in Canada, including the National Capital Region. The requirement is limited to eligible holders of Supply Arrangement EN578-260567.

### Description

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires specialized IT research and advisory services providing expert insights, advanced methodologies, data-driven analysis, and industry best practices. The services will support decision-making, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and strategic investments, while fostering innovation and addressing organizational challenges. The requirement is open only to supply arrangement holders under EN578-260567, and the notice identifies Forrester Research, Info-Tech Research Group Inc., and Gartner Canada Co. as invited suppliers. The proposed contract period is one year, with one additional one-year option period.

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