Virtual training courses on Business Writing

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is seeking to procure virtual training courses focused on Business Writing. The objective is to enhance communication skills among ESDC employees, enabling them to effectively present plans, develop proposals, and write reports. The training will also foster respectful and cooperative working relationships with stakeholders. ESDC requires approximately 60 virtual training sessions over the next year, with 40 sessions in English and 20 in French. The same number of sessions is anticipated for subsequent option years, subject to change.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), located in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. The primary contact for this opportunity is Martine Denis, who can be reached via email at [email protected].

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following requirements:

• Ability to deliver all core topics of business writing in a single 6-hour training session.
• Training materials must comply with accessibility standards (EN 301 549) or include a plan for remediation within nine months post-award.
• All core topics must be included in the participant guide submitted for evaluation.
• No prior arrangement for procurement (DAMA) is required for eligibility.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should demonstrate expertise in business writing training, including the ability to cover core topics effectively. Familiarity with the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business writing is also required, though hands-on demonstrations of AI tools are not necessary.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• 60 virtual training sessions (40 in English, 20 in French) over the first year.
• A participant guide that includes all core topics and meets development indicators.
• Compliance with accessibility standards.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on a combined highest score for technical merit and price. Bidders should ensure their submissions clearly address the core topics and meet the specified indicators.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, bidders with prior experience in delivering government training programs or those who hold relevant certifications in adult education or business writing will be viewed favorably. Additionally, familiarity with virtual training platforms may enhance a bidder's proposal.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunity for potential bidders to assess their fit for the ESDC's Business Writing training requirements.