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Outreach and engagement with First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada

Sensibilisation et mobilisation auprès des Premières Nations, des Inuit et des Métis à travers le Canada

Description

Canada is seeking to establish a contract for a period ending on March 31, 2027, with two additional option to extend the contract by one year each, to provide communications products for Outreach and engagement services with First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada as defined in Annex "A", Statement of Work for Indigenous Services Canada. Indigenous Services Canada requires the supplier to provide the following services on an as needed basis: • Distribute communications products to First Nations, Inuit and Métis audiences across Canada using an established database (communities, Indigenous media, leaders); • Host landing pages to provide access to communications products, including translated content in select Indigenous languages and dialects, as required; • Track and report results, including proof of delivery and performance metrics. Communications products are materials developed to inform, educate, or engage specific audiences in support of program, policy, or organizational objectives. Communications products can include written content, visuals (such as banners, infographics, and posters), as well as audio and video materials. This procurement is set aside under the federal government Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business. For more information on Aboriginal business requirements of the Set-aside Program for Aboriginal Business, refer to Annex 9.4 of the Supply Manual. This procurement is set aside from the international trade agreements under the provision each has for measures with respect to Aboriginal peoples or for set-asides for small and minority businesses. Further to Article 800 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), CFTA does not apply to this procurement.

Quick Summary

Indigenous Services Canada is seeking a contractor to provide outreach and engagement services with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada. The contract includes distributing communications products, hosting landing pages with translated content, and tracking engagement metrics, with a term ending March 31, 2027, and options to extend.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in Indigenous communications and outreach with experience in digital content distribution and engagement tracking should bid.

Indigenous EngagementCommunications ServicesDigital Media HostingContent DistributionTranslation ServicesPerformance Reporting
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-355-79903664
Solicitation Number
1000267973
Publication Date
Jan 12, 2026
Closing Date
Feb 24, 2026
Expected Start
Apr 1, 2026
Expected End
Mar 31, 2027
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80170000; 80171907
UNSPSC Description
Public relations and professional communications services; Community relations consultation and engagement

Trade Agreements

None

Contracting Entity

Department of Indigenous Services (ISC)

9 Montclair St

Gatineau, QC

Contact

Karine Chrétien

karine.chretien@sac-isc.gc.ca

Regions of Delivery

Canada; Aboriginal Lands