B2B Program for Canada Trade Mission to Mexico

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• What is being procured/granted?
  The Embassy of Canada to Mexico seeks a Contractor to provide business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking services for small and medium-sized Canadian enterprises (SMEs) participating in a Trade Mission to Mexico.

• Project scope and objectives:
  The Trade Mission will facilitate networking and partnerships for participating SMEs across three cities (Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara) from February 15 to 20, 2026. The focus is on generating tangible business outcomes in four priority sectors: Agriculture and Processed Foods, Automotive and Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Technologies and Clean Energy, and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing organization:
  Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (GAC) of Canada.

• Contact details:
  Sarah-Lynn Laventure
  Email: [email protected]

• Important dates:

  • Posted: November 7, 2025
  • Due: November 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT
  • Performance period: February 15 to 20, 2026

• Mandatory qualifications:
  Experience in organizing B2B matchmaking services.

• Set-aside requirements:
  Participation is limited to SMEs.

• Geographic restrictions or location requirements:
  Services must take place in Mexico (cities specified: Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara).

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities needed:
  Ability to conduct one-on-one B2B meetings, with prior experience in the specified sectors.

• Deliverables and performance standards:
  Arrange a minimum number of one-on-one business meetings between SMEs and targeted counterparts such as buyers, distributors, and government agencies. Specific deliverable metrics may be outlined in the annexes referenced.

• Evaluation criteria (if specified):
  The weighting of criteria will be defined in the RFP documentation, and bidders are encouraged to review the annexes for guidance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-have certifications or experience:
  Familiarity with the local market in Mexico and knowledge of Canadian trade regulations.

• Preferred qualifications:
  Experience in similar trade mission projects or in sectors specified in the opportunity.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

• How proposals will be evaluated:
  Uses a formal evaluation process as per the details laid out in the RFP, taking into account the technical offer, financial offer, and compliance with submission requirements.

• Past performance requirements:
  Experience with previous trade missions or similar initiatives may enhance proposal competitiveness.

This structured summary presents the critical elements of the opportunity, ensuring potential bidders can align their qualifications and capabilities effectively.