Supplier Pre-Qualification (RFSA) - Temporary Help Services for the National Capital Region (NCR)

THS Team
canadabuys Posted: June 9, 2023

Summary of Opportunity: Supplier Pre-Qualification (RFSA) - Temporary Help Services Purpose: The primary aim of this Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) is to establish supply arrangements for Temporary Help Services (THS) specifically for the National Capital Region (NCR). This opportunity allows...

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Due Date
March 31, 2028
(566 days left)
Solicitation #
EN578-172870/D - Amd 007

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Documents

rfsa-amendment-007-june-10-2024_final.pdf
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request_for_supply_arrangement_-_temporary_help_services_-_perpetual_refreshes_-_spring_2023_version-%284.pdf
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This is amendment #7 to the Request for Supply arrangement for Temporary Help Services for the National Capital Region. Suppliers are reminded of the importance of reading this document in its entirety, as well as all documents incorporated by reference. PERMANENT NOTICE This is the permanent notice for the Request for Supply Arrangement of the Temporary Help Services method of supply in the National Capital Region only. As long as this permanent notice remains active, THS Supply Arrangements may be issued to all suppliers that meet the qualification requirements of the RFSA. Potential suppliers must submit their bids through the Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) and follow the instructions provided in the RFSA document and on the CPSS system available at: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/spc-cps/spc-cps-eng.html Canada may receive arrangements perpetually but reserves the right to conduct the evaluation of arrangements in cycles, not less than quarterly. Quarterly Submission and Evaluation Periods: Q1 - Submission before June 30 – Evaluation from July 1 to September 30 Q2 - Submission before Sept 30 – Evaluation from October 1 to December 31 Q3 - Submission before Jan 3 – Evaluation from January 4 to March 31 Q4 - Submission before March 31 – Evaluation from April 1 to June 30 Once a Supply Arrangement has been awarded, a THS supplier may qualify for additional classifications or streams every quarter. BACKGROUND: The THS method of supply has a total of 14 streams. A full description of the streams and their categories can be found on the Temporary Help Services website at: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/sat-ths/sat-thc-26112018-eng.html No limit is set on the number of Supply Arrangements to be issued. LOCATION OF SERVICES: Supply Arrangements will be awarded to Qualified Suppliers for service delivery in the National Capital Region (NCR) only. The NCR boundary is recognized as the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton boundaries in the province of Ontario and the Outaouais Regional Community in the province of Quebec. ENQUIRIES: Inquiries can be sent to the Supply Arrangement Authority at: [email protected] Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

open

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement Category

*SRV

Selection Criteria

Variations or combinations of the above methods

Regions of Opportunity

*Canada

Regions of Delivery

*National Capital Region (NCR)

Reference Number

cb-6278-65400524

Amendment Number

002

Contracting Entity

THS Team

Contact Name

THS Team - L'équipe des SAT

Contact Email

Contact Phone

+10000000000

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Gatineau

Organization Province / State

Quebec

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

July 29, 2026

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The proposal submission deadline is March 31, 2028 (566 days left).

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Summary of Opportunity: Supplier Pre-Qualification (RFSA) - Temporary Help Services

  1. Purpose:
    The primary aim of this Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) is to establish supply arrangements for Temporary Help Services (THS) specifically for the National Capital Region (NCR). This opportunity allows qualified suppliers to submit bids and potentially be awarded arrangements to provide various temporary service categories. Notably, suppliers need to be aware of the amendments made in the latest version of the RFSA, particularly the removal of certain security requirements and the introduction of new clauses.

  2. Buyer Information:
    The issuing organization is the THS Team, a division of Public Services and Procurement Canada.

  3. Important Dates:

    • Posted Date: June 9, 2023
    • Due Date for Submissions: March 31, 2028
    • Quarterly Evaluation Schedule:
      • Q1: Submit before June 30; Evaluation between July 1 - September 30
      • Q2: Submit before September 30; Evaluation between October 1 - December 31
      • Q3: Submit before January 3; Evaluation between January 4 - March 31
      • Q4: Submit before March 31; Evaluation between April 1 - June 30
  4. Key Requirements:
    Suppliers looking to participate must comply with the qualifications outlined in the RFSA, which has been amended to include the following key points:

    • Security requirements previously applicable to the Supply Arrangements have been removed.
    • Changes regarding corporate responsibilities for suppliers have been revised or removed.
    • New clauses related to anti-forced labor, technical difficulties in bid transmission, and completeness of bids have been introduced.
    • Updates have been made to ineligibility and suspension policies.
      Additionally, suppliers must submit their bids through the Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) and adhere to submission guidelines detailed in the associated documentation. It is crucial for potential suppliers to read all RFSA documents thoroughly, given the ongoing nature of this opportunity for qualification and the potential for additional classifications every quarter.

This RFSA represents a significant opportunity for suppliers, given the absence of limits on the number of arrangements to be awarded and the extensive services available within the identified streams.

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