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Services of a delegate to investigate complaints made under the Access to Information Act.

Services d’un délégué ou d’une déléguée pour faire enquête sur les plaintes en vertu de la Loi sur l’accès à l’information.

Description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) This requirement is for: Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract. Description of the Requirement: The Information Commissioner of Canada (the Commissioner) has a requirement for the services of a delegate to investigate complaints made under the Access to Information Act (the Act) against the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada (the OIC). The Delegate will receive, investigate, determine the outcome and report on complaints made against the OIC under section 30 of the Act, taking all steps necessary to fully investigate the complaint within a reasonable timeframe. Security: There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website. Level of Security Requirement: Security Requirement: Minimum Corporate Security Required: Reliability Status Minimum Resource Security Required: Reliability Status Applicable Trade Agreements: Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement Proposed period of contract: Proposed initial period of contract: The proposed initial period of contract shall be from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028. Proposed option period: The proposed option period shall be from April 1, 2028 to March 31, 2029. Estimated Level of Effort: Initial period of contract: The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 200 days. Option period: The estimated level of effort of the contract will be for 100 days. Contracting Authority Information: File Number: P2600126 Contracting Authority: Simon Cousineau Phone Number: 343-548-3212 E-Mail: service@chrc-ccdp.gc.ca

Quick Summary

The Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada is seeking a delegate to investigate complaints made under the Access to Information Act against their office. The delegate will handle the entire complaint process, including investigation, determination, and reporting within a reasonable timeframe. Security clearance at the Reliability Status level is required for this role.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in legal investigation services and government compliance with experience in information access laws should bid.

Access to InformationComplaint InvestigationLegal ServicesGovernment CompliancePrivacy and Information Management
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-650-62427933
Solicitation Number
P2600126
Publication Date
Feb 24, 2026
Closing Date
Mar 20, 2026
Expected Start
Apr 1, 2026
Expected End
Mar 31, 2028
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80120000; 80122000
UNSPSC Description
Legal services; Legal review and inquiry services

Trade Agreements

Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Contracting Entity

Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada (OPC)

30 Victoria

Gatineau, Québec

Contact

Simon Cousineau

service@chrc-ccdp.gc.ca

(343) 548-3212

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)