ExpiredServicesAmended (4x)

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) : BILINGUAL CALL ANSWERING SERVICE PROVIDERS ACROSS CANADA

DEMANDE DE RENSEIGNEMENTS (DDR) : FOURNISSEURS DE SERVICES BILINGUES DE RÉCEPTION DES APPELS PARTOUT AU CANADA

Description

AMENDMENT #3 IS RAISED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE TO NOVEMBER 22 AT 2:00 PM DST AND SUPPLY QUESTION AND ANSWER DOCUMENT, AMENDMENT #2 IS RAISED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE TO NOVEMBER 6 AT 2:00 PM DST. AMENDMENT #1 IS RAISED TO EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE TO OCTOBER 23 AT 2:00 PM EDT. **************************************************** REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) : BILINGUAL CALL ANSWERING SERVICE PROVIDERS ACROSS CANADA The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to obtain a better understanding of current industry capabilities regarding services for the requirement described in this document, namely a National 24 hours a day telephone answering service including weekends and holidays. Through this Request for Information (RFI), the Labour Program of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking to consolidate the calls from employers reporting a serious injury, fatality or refusal to work due to a potential danger to centralized 24 hour telephone answering service. ESDC is also seeking vendors’/suppliers’ feedback on their experience and ability to satisfy the requirement and to provide suggestions on how the eventual solicitation might be structured.
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Quick Summary

Employment and Social Development Canada is seeking information from bilingual call answering service providers across Canada to understand industry capabilities for a national 24/7 telephone answering service. This service will consolidate calls related to serious workplace incidents, including injuries and refusals to work due to danger. The department is gathering feedback to help shape a future solicitation.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in bilingual, nationwide call answering or call center services with experience handling urgent or safety-related calls should bid.

call answering servicesbilingual services24/7 call centerworkplace safety reportingcustomer servicetelecommunications
Moderate complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-523-29910809
Solicitation Number
100022841
Publication Date
Sep 6, 2024
Closing Date
Nov 22, 2024
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Not applicable
Notice Type
Request for Information

Classification

UNSPSC Code
81111811; 81161700; 81162306; 83110000
UNSPSC Description
Technical support or help desk services; Telecommunication Services; Help desk process as a service; Telecommunications media services

Trade Agreements

None

Contracting Entity

Employment and Social Development Canada

140 Promenade du Portage

Gatineau, Quebec

Contact

Natasha Heath

nc-solicitations-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

(999) 999-9999

Regions of Delivery

Canada