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What is "Regional Media Advisors Services"?

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### **Summary of Regional Media Advisors Services Opportunity**

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement:** Elections Canada is seeking Regional Media Advisor Services for media relations during and outside Electoral Events (general elections).
- **Project Scope & Objectives:** Services include media query responses, interviews, development of media strategies, content creation (media lines, social media messages), organizing briefings/conferences, providing media training, and supporting ongoing communications goals.
- **Contract Type & Estimated Value:** The opportunity involves multiple contracts for up to 10 resources, with an initial contract value of $53,800. The contract period extends until December 31, 2026, with options to renew for five additional one-year terms.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Canada).
- **Contact Details:** Jenna Miri, Senior Advisor (proposition-proposal@elections.ca).
- **Important Dates:** 
  - Posted: December 24, 2025
  - Due: January 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Gatineau time)
  - Performance Period: Effective date until December 31, 2026 (with renewal options).

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications/Registrations:** Bidders must possess a Procurement Business Number (PBN) to qualify.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** Capability to provide services in both official languages (English and French), and relevant experience in media relations.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of applicable trading partners may submit proposals.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** Proficiency in media relations, strategic communication planning, and public relations techniques.
- **Deliverables & Performance Standards:** Timely responses to media inquiries, key messaging development, effective organization of media events, and training provisions.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** While specific weighting is not provided, responsive proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated experience and capability to fulfill the project requirements.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Experience:** Previous work with governmental organizations or experience in electoral communications.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:** Strong media presence, innovative communication strategies, and the ability to adapt to fast-paced environments.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on qualifications of proposed resources, ability to meet mandatory requirements, and overall responsiveness.
- **Past Performance Requirements:** Successful past experience in similar media advisory roles will likely enhance proposal evaluation.

This summary highlights essential attributes of the opportunity, aimed at facilitating company match assessments for prospective bidders.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

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The proposal submission deadline is January 13, 2026 (Overdue).

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