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Research, Evaluation and Performance Measurement Services
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PURPOSE & SCOPE:
The Canada Council for the Arts is seeking to procure professional services in research, evaluation, and performance measurement. The project aims to enhance the Research, Measurement and Data Analytics (RMDA) Section’s capacity for high-quality, evidence-based research. Objectives include expanding expertise for large-scale projects, fostering an open data culture, and ensuring agility in adapting to emerging priorities. The solicitation includes three service categories:
- Full Research Projects.
- Components of Research Projects.
- Activities Supporting the Research Function.
No estimated contract value is specified.
BUYER INFORMATION:
- Issuing Organization: Canada Council for the Arts
- Contact Details: Julie Bolduc ([email protected])
- Important Dates:
- Posted Date: October 14, 2025
- Due Date: November 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Required Certifications/Registrations: Canadian suppliers or suppliers from applicable trading partners.
- Mandatory Qualifications:
- Proposed resources must meet criteria specific to their roles, especially the Researcher category where only one individual can be proposed.
- The Researcher must have an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.
- Geographic Restrictions: Only Canadian Suppliers and those from applicable trading partners may submit offers.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Key Technical Capabilities Needed:
- Expertise in large-scale research, evaluation, and performance measurement.
- Knowledge of new methodologies, data analytics, and data literacy training.
- Specific Methodologies Required:
- Mixed methods and longitudinal studies.
- Experience with data from CADAC and conducting impact analysis.
- Deliverables and Performance Standards: Projects will involve planning, implementation, reporting, and dissemination phases.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience:
- Experience in innovative research practices and bilingual delivery.
- Additional Evaluation Factors:
- Demonstrated experience in similar projects as per evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation.
KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:
- Proposals will be evaluated based on mandatory qualifications specific to roles, project examples demonstrating required characteristics, and past performance on similar projects.
- The evaluation will focus on the capability of the proposed Researcher, with additional resources considered for future work but not during initial assessment.
This structured summary highlights essential attributes for organizations interested in matching capabilities with the Canada Council for the Arts’ requirements for research, evaluation, and performance measurement services.
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The Canada Council for the Arts is seeking to procure professional services in the areas of research, evaluation and performance measurement. This specialized expertise is sought to enable the The Research, Measurement and Data Analytics (RMDA) Section to deliver high-quality, evidence-based research. By contracting for services, the Canada Council for the Arts aims to: 1) Expand capacity and capabilities – accessing expertise for large-scale research, evaluation and performance measurement projects (e.g., national mixed-methods projects, longitudinal studies) 2) Support an open data culture/data intelligence and new methodologies –particularly for new and large data sets requiring analytics, data literacy training, and technical guidance (e.g., using data from CADAC, conducting impact analysis) and 3) Ensure agility and responsiveness – adapting quickly to emerging priorities (e.g., digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainability) through flexible, readily available external services. Ultimately, procuring professional research services enables RMDA to scale its efforts efficiently, collect information from clients anonymously, and uphold rigorous standards. Research should support effective decision-making, accountability, and innovation in Canada’s arts sector and adhere to the following values and principles: decolonization, capacity building, practicality, relevance, and ethics. The types of services RMDA seeks to procure have been classified in three broad categories: a) Full Research Projects The Offeror may be called upon to carry out a full research, evaluation or performance measurement projects which would involve conducting the tasks and applying the necessary methodologies throughout all phases of a project, including planning, implementation, reporting and dissemination, among others. b) Components of Research Projects The Offeror may be called upon to conduct one or more components of a research, evaluation or performance measurement project, as required. c) Activities Supporting the Research Function The Offeror may also be asked to undertake other types of research work such as but not limited to, developing tools in support of the quality assurance of the research function, preparing and reviewing reports and other documents. This solicitation is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, as defined below, are eligible for this solicitation. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.
Additional Information
Source
canadabuys
Status
closed
Procurement Method
Competitive - Traditional
Procurement Category
Services
Selection Criteria
Variations or combinations of the above methods
Regions of Opportunity
Canada
Regions of Delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Reference Number
cb-305-84545453
Amendment Number
004
Contracting Entity
Canada Council for the Arts
Contact Name
Julie Bolduc
Contact Email
Contact Country
Canada
Organization City
Ottawa
Organization Province / State
Ontario
Organization Country
Canada
Last Updated
July 29, 2026
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