In brief
- Bids close Nov. 13, according to a notice on CanadaBuys.
- Estimated five consultants for 3,300 days over about 36 months.
- Global Affairs signed 1,832 contracts worth C$399.7 million in 2026.
Global Affairs Canada is seeking change management consultants for its grants and contributions transformation, with bids due Nov. 13, according to a notice on CanadaBuys.
The department wants a pool of five consultants. The mix is one Level three and four Level two. The estimated level of effort is 3,300 days over about 36 months. Work includes change planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, risk management, and coordination with scrum teams and a product strategist to support a new grants and contributions platform under the TBIPS Grants and Contributions Transformation Initiative.
In GovMarket records, the department’s IT and software work has gone to Microsoft (C$56.3 million), Excel Human Resources (C$50.7 million) and Coradix Technology Consulting (C$48.1 million).
This year, Global Affairs has signed 1,832 contracts worth C$399.7 million in GovMarket records.
Only TBIPS Supply Arrangement Tier 1 holders in the National Capital Region may bid. The procurement is competitive, using selective tendering. The tender closes Nov. 13. The contract is expected to start Jan. 5, 2027. Delivery is estimated for Jan. 5, 2030.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $330.9m | 3574 |
| 2022 | $339.6m | 3652 |
| 2023 | $365.2m | 3494 |
| 2024 | $450.6m | 3450 |
| 2025 | $421.0m | 3820 |
| 2026 | $399.7m | 1832 |
Who this buyer has used for this work
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
