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What is "Outsourced Internal Audit Services"?

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**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured/granted?**  
  The Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) is seeking outsourced internal audit services.
  
- **Project scope and objectives:**  
  The supplier will provide Chief Audit Executive services, develop and execute a risk-based audit plan aligned with CDIC's corporate objectives, and deliver actionable recommendations and reports to management and the Audit Committee.

- **Contract type and estimated value:**  
  The contract will be for an initial term of three years, with an option for up to five additional years at CDIC’s discretion. Estimated contract value is not provided.

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**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization:**  
  Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC)

- **Contact details:**  
  Roxanne Seguin, Email: procurement@cdic.ca

- **Important dates:**  
  - Posted: December 12, 2025  
  - Due: January 14, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Ottawa time  
  - Anticipated contract award date: On or about April 10, 2026

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**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations:**  
  None specifically mentioned in the source documents.

- **Mandatory qualifications:**  
  Experience in providing internal audit services and a proven ability to develop and execute an audit plan.

- **Set-aside requirements:**  
  No specific set-aside requirements were indicated.

- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:**  
  No restrictions mentioned.

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**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**  
  - Knowledge of risk-based audit methodologies
  - Ability to provide independent audit services with professional skepticism and care.

- **Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required:**  
  Not specifically stated, but adherence to best practices in internal auditing is implied.

- **Deliverables and performance standards:**  
  Actionable recommendations and transparent reporting are expected deliverables.

- **Evaluation criteria:**  
  Proposals will be evaluated based on a combination of technical and financial offers as detailed in the corresponding schedules of the RFP.

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**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:**  
  Familiarity with government or Crown corporation audits might be advantageous.

- **Preferred qualifications:**  
  Additional experience providing audits for financial institutions would be considered favorable.

- **Additional evaluation factors:**  
  Past performance and the ability to demonstrate successful execution of similar contracts may yield a competitive edge.

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**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated:**  
  Based on technical and financial strength as per the evaluation criteria outlined in the RFP.

- **Weighting of different criteria:**  
  Specific weighting is not documented but will likely consider technical competency more heavily, given the nature of the services.

- **Past performance requirements:**  
  Proposals must demonstrate adequate experience and positive outcomes in providing similar services.

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This structured summary focuses on the information necessary for companies to assess their fit for this RFP opportunity while distinguishing between mandatory and preferred requirements.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 14, 2026 (Overdue).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

Accepted Answer

You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-803-64285068

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