RFI - Digital Assessment Tool

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from suppliers regarding Digital Assessment Tools. The primary objective is to explore various solutions, approaches, and capabilities available in the market that can support digital assessments and surveys. BDC aims to enhance its business assessments, digital diagnostics, interactive questionnaires, and structured data collection processes. The focus is on tools that facilitate the creation, distribution, and management of digital assessments for external users, particularly entrepreneurs, along with generating personalized results, profiles, scores, recommendations, and automated feedback.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Business Development Bank of Canada, located in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. The primary contact for this RFI is Olivier Dion, who can be reached via email at [email protected].

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders must possess expertise in:

• Digital assessment and survey tools.
• Data collection methodologies.
• User-friendly interface design for external users, particularly entrepreneurs.
• Automated feedback generation systems.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The RFI does not explicitly outline the evaluation criteria; however, bidders can expect that proposals will be evaluated based on the technical approach, past performance, and possibly pricing, given the competitive nature of the procurement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with the following qualifications may have a competitive advantage:

• Proven track record in delivering similar digital assessment solutions.
• Familiarity with the Canadian business landscape and the needs of entrepreneurs.
• Advanced capabilities in data analytics and user experience design.