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RFP G9292-268320 ESDC Canada Learning Bond Automatic Enrolment

DDP G9292-268320 EDSC Bon d’études canadien – Inscription automatique

Description

The Government of Canada encourages Canadians to open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) at a financial organization to save for a child's post-secondary education by offering education savings benefits, specifically the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) and the Canada Learning Bond (CLB). These benefits are administered by the Canada Education Savings Program (CESP), at Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), ESDC is seeking to establish a contract with a service provider to deliver the CLB automatic enrolment service, as announced in Budget 2024. The Contractor will provide and maintain the required IT infrastructure and client support for this service. The contract duration is 10 years. This procurement is not subject to the international trade agreements under the provision each has with respect to financial services. There are UNIQUE security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult the section on Security Clearances in the Offeror Requirements, and the section on security in the resulting contract.

Quick Summary

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking a service provider to deliver and maintain the IT infrastructure and client support for the Canada Learning Bond automatic enrolment service. This contract, announced in Budget 2024, will last for 10 years and involves unique security requirements.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in secure IT infrastructure and client support services for government financial programs should bid.

IT InfrastructureClient Support ServicesFinancial Services TechnologyGovernment ServicesSecurity Clearance
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
WS5429654000-Doc5429687176
Solicitation Number
WS5429654000
Publication Date
Nov 20, 2025
Closing Date
Jan 30, 2026
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
84120000; 84121500
UNSPSC Description
Banking and investment; Banking institutions

Trade Agreements

None

Contracting Entity

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage

Gatineau, Quebec

Contact

Watanabe-Hewett, Seiji (SPAC/PSPC) (il-le-lui / he-him-his)

seiji.watanabe-hewett@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Regions of Delivery

Canada