RFP G9292-268320 ESDC Canada Learning Bond Automatic Enrolment

Opportunity Summary: RFP G9292-268320 ESDC Canada Learning Bond Automatic Enrolment

Issuing Organization:
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC), on behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Contact Information:
Seiji Watanabe-Hewett (SPAC/PSPC)
Email: [email protected]

Important Dates:

• Posted Date: November 20, 2025
• Proposal Due Date: January 22, 2026, at 14:00
• Contract Duration: 10 years following award

Project Overview:
The Government of Canada aims to facilitate the automatic enrolment of eligible children in the Canada Learning Bond (CLB) through the Canada Education Savings Program (CESP). The objective is to enhance access to post-secondary education financing by simplifying the enrolment process for families, thereby promoting financial literacy and saving for education.

Scope of Work:
The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering and maintaining an IT infrastructure and client support system dedicated to the CLB automatic enrolment service, which will be launched as part of Budget 2024 initiatives.

Contract Type:
The contract is a service agreement with specific security requirements; it is not covered by international trade agreements concerning financial services.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Security Clearances: Offerors must comply with the unique security requirements stated in the Offeror Requirements section and the resulting contract.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining IT infrastructure in governmental or educational contexts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with government financial services and educational programs.
• Familiarity with the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) and existing financial literacy initiatives.
• Strong client support capabilities with demonstrated effectiveness in similar projects.

Evaluation Criteria:
Proposals will be assessed based on:

• Compliance with security clearances and requirements.
• Technical capabilities and experience related to IT infrastructure, particularly in the education or financial sector.
• Quality and feasibility of the proposed client support model.
• Ability to meet timelines and deliverables associated with the contract duration.

Deliverables and Performance Standards:
Specific deliverables and performance standards will be outlined in the resulting contract, focusing on the successful establishment and operation of the automatic enrolment service, compliance with security protocols, and performance metrics related to user engagement and service uptime.

Geographic Restrictions:
No specific geographic restrictions have been mentioned within the document.

This summary succinctly outlines the key aspects of the RFP, emphasizing matchable criteria for companies interested in collaborating on the CLB automatic enrolment service.