Employment and Social Development Canada · Awarded contract
Awarded

Design and Implementation of Identity and Access Management Solution for ESDC

Awarded 01 Apr 2026

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Awarded01 Apr 2026
Value$15,830,803.19
SupplierIBM Canada Limited/ IBM Canada Limitee
AgencyEmployment and Social Development Canada
ProvinceOntario
CategoryIT & Software
Expires in 1y 5mo2y term, 29% elapsed
Awarded 1 Apr 2026Expires 31 Mar 2028

About

Employment and Social Development Canada awarded a contract to IBM Canada Limited for professional services to design, implement, and support a modern identity and access management solution.

The work included integrating identity information from approved sources, configuring access rules, supporting application onboarding, and transitioning from the existing legacy authentication platform.

The contractor also supported testing, phased migration, and post-deployment stabilization to ensure continuity of service and a stable transfer to departmental operations.

The contract value was CAD 15,830,803.19, with the realized amount contingent on the number of task authorizations issued.

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