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Pharmacy Services - Saskatchewan Penitentiary - Prince Albert

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
CanadaBuys Posted: March 6, 2026

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PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking proposals for pharmacy services at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary located in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The core objective is to provide timely and high-quality pharmaceutical services to inmates, ensuring access to prescription medications on an interim or urgent/emergency basis. This initiative is crucial for maintaining continuity of care and safeguarding inmate health within a correctional environment. The pharmacy must adhere to a variable dosing system for medication dispensing and must be licensed and in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Ashley Claessen-Sarault, who can be reached at [email protected].

KEY DATES

  • Posted Date: March 6, 2026
  • Proposal Due Date: April 9, 2026, at 2 PM EST
  • Performance Period: July 1, 2026, to June 29, 2029

CONTRACT DETAILS

This procurement is structured as a competitive bid for pharmacy services, with the contract being awarded to the compliant bid with the lowest evaluated price. There is no specified budget range mentioned in the documents.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

  • Must be a Canadian supplier, as this solicitation is not open to international bidders.
  • Must provide pharmacy services from a facility that is registered and licensed in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.
  • Must comply with security requirements as specified in the contract.
  • Must fulfill medication prescriptions and ensure delivery within 24 hours of prescription receipt, adhering to applicable handling, packaging, and confidentiality standards.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in pharmaceutical services, including the ability to manage variable dosing systems and ensure compliance with health regulations specific to correctional facilities. Familiarity with emergency coverage plans is also essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

  • Timely fulfillment and delivery of medication prescriptions to the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
  • Submission of an emergency coverage plan to the Project Authority, with updates as necessary.
  • Compliance with all relevant handling, packaging, and confidentiality standards.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the lowest evaluated price. Bidders must ensure compliance with all mandatory requirements to be considered eligible.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with prior experience providing pharmaceutical services in correctional settings or similar environments may have a competitive advantage. Additional certifications or specialized training in correctional healthcare may also be viewed favorably.

This summary encapsulates the essential information for potential bidders to assess their fit for the RFP issued by the Correctional Service of Canada for pharmacy services at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Due Date
April 9, 2026
(Overdue)
Solicitation #
21120-26- 5277714

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5277714---amd-001.pdf
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5277714---rfp-en.pdf
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annex-e---application-for-registration-%28afr.pdf
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Pharmacy Services for Correctional Service Canada - Saskatchewan Penitentiary This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada (SCS) at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement. Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers. Competitive Procurement Strategy: Compliant bid with lowest evaluated price. Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers. Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement. Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements. Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement. The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to provide prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals to patients at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Objectives: To ensure that patients at Saskatchewan Penitentiary have access to timely, high-quality pharmaceutical services, specifically to fulfil prescription medications needs on an interim or urgent/emergency basis. These services are essential to maintain continuity of care, safeguard patient health, and support CSC’s mandate to deliver essential health services within a correctional environment. This includes adherence to a variable dosing system, which governs the frequency and format of medication dispensing. The pharmacy services must be provided by a facility that is registered and licensed to provide such service in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and must be in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals. Deliverables: The Contractor (Pharmacist) must: Fulfil medication prescriptions and ensure delivery of the prescribed medications to the following location: • Saskatchewan Penitentiary 15th Street West/Highway 302 West Prince Albert S6V 5R6 Deliveries must be made in accordance with the timelines specified in this contract (e.g., within 24 hours of prescription receipt) and must comply with all applicable handling, packaging, and confidentiality standards; Submit Emergency coverage plan to the Project Authority and provide updated versions as required, subject to approval. Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none. Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment. Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery: Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of July 1st, 2026, to June 29th, 2029. File Number: 21120-26-5277714 Contracting Authority: Ashley Claessen-Sarault Telephone number: (873) 353-5694 E-mail: [email protected] NOTE TO BIDDERS: Bidders can obtain the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria by downloading the solicitation document and associated documents from the Canada buys / tender opportunities website. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French). After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person. Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC) offers seminars to businesses interested in learning how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. The seminars are FREE. Topics include: - Understand the federal procurement process; - Learn about searching for opportunities; - Find out how to bid on opportunities; - Discover how to prepare to sell to the government. The full schedule of seminars can be found on the Procurement Assistance Canada website, under find an event (Procurement Assistance Canada: Find an event - Canada.ca).

Additional Information

Source

canadabuys

Status

closed

Procurement Method

Competitive - Open bidding

Procurement Category

Services

Selection Criteria

Lowest Price

Regions of Opportunity

Saskatchewan

Regions of Delivery

Canada *Prince Albert *Saskatchewan

Reference Number

cb-3-83395188

Amendment Number

002

Contracting Entity

Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Contact Name

Ashley Claessen-Sarault

Contact Email

Contact Country

Canada

Organization City

Ottawa

Organization Province / State

Ontario

Organization Country

Canada

Last Updated

April 9, 2026

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