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Pharmacy Services - Saskatchewan Penitentiary - Prince Albert
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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 primary objective is to ensure that inmates have timely access to high-quality pharmaceutical services, particularly for prescription medications needed on an interim or urgent/emergency basis. This service is crucial for maintaining continuity of care and safeguarding the health of patients within the correctional environment. The pharmacy must adhere to a variable dosing system governing medication dispensing frequency and format.
ISSUING ORGANIZATION
- Organization Name: Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Primary Contact: Ashley Claessen-Sarault
- Email: [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
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- Licensing: The pharmacy must be registered and licensed to operate in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, and in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.
- Security Requirements: The contract includes security requirements that bidders must comply with.
- Geographic Restrictions: Only Canadian suppliers are eligible to bid.
- Delivery Timeline: Medications must be delivered within 24 hours of prescription receipt.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Bidders must demonstrate expertise in providing pharmaceutical services, including:
- Fulfillment of medication prescriptions.
- Adherence to confidentiality and handling standards.
- Ability to implement an emergency coverage plan, subject to approval.
DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Key Deliverables:
- Timely delivery of prescribed medications to Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
- Submission of an emergency coverage plan to the Project Authority.
- Performance Metrics: Compliance with delivery timelines and quality standards for pharmaceutical services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Proposals will be evaluated based on a compliant bid with the lowest evaluated price. There are no additional evaluation factors specified, making price the primary determinant for selection.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
While not mandatory, bidders with prior experience in providing pharmacy services within correctional facilities or similar environments may have a competitive advantage. Additional certifications or experience in emergency pharmaceutical services could also enhance a bidder's proposal.
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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 *Saskatchewan *Prince Albert
Reference Number
cb-3-83395188
Amendment Number
001
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
March 26, 2026
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