Assessment Management Tool (AMT) Solution

Summary of Assessment Management Tool (AMT) Solution Opportunity

Issuing Organization:
Standards Council of Canada (SCC-CCN)
Contact: David LaBerge ([email protected])
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Opportunity Overview:
SCC is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Assessment Management Tool (AMT) to modernize its accreditation processes. The AMT will replace manual procedures with a secure and user-friendly platform that automates workflows, centralizes data, and supports bilingual operations in compliance with Government of Canada security and accessibility standards.

Project Scope and Objectives:

• Design, configure, implement, and support an AMT solution.
• Deliver core functionalities related to accreditation, excluding sales/business development and lead/opportunity management.
• Provide professional services such as project management, requirements gathering, data migration, training, and change management.
• Ensure the solution accommodates SCC’s accreditation process comprising eight steps (details in accompanying documentation).

Key Dates:

• RFP Posted: January 29, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: February 25, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST/EDT
• Proposal Validity: 90 calendar days post bid closing

Contract Type and Performance Period:

• Initial term of three (3) years with the potential for two (2) one-year extensions at SCC's discretion.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Proven experience in delivering AMT solutions and professional services in accreditation environments.
• Expert knowledge of project management practices, including requirements gathering and change management.
• Ability to provide a bilingual solution (English and French).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with federal Crown corporations or similar government entities.
• Familiarity with compliance standards relating to data security and accessibility.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Proposals will be assessed based on completeness, relevance, and how well they meet SCC's stated needs.
• Technical capability and experience will be major factors in the evaluation.
• Financial proposals must be separate from technical submissions, ensuring thorough assessment based on both cost and functional alignment.

Deliverables and Performance Standards:

• Complete AMT solution that meets SCC's core operational requirements.
• Documentation of the project lifecycle, including design specifications, testing phases, and user training materials.
• Ongoing support and maintenance for the duration of the contract.

Geographic Restrictions:

• There are no specific geographic restrictions mentioned; however, the solution must comply with Canadian federal standards.

This summary outlines the SCC’s requirements for a critical IT solution aimed at enhancing Canada’s accreditation processes, allowing potential bidders to assess their alignment with the RFP.