Advance Social Procurement Consulting Services- Budget - Up to 7,620,000 USD

The government authority located in British Columbia is seeking a qualified consultant to support the advancement of its social procurement practices. The agency is currently in a developmental stage of its social procurement culture and needs to align these practices with its strategic objectives of transitioning to a circular economy, advancing economic reconciliation, and facilitating inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. To solve these challenges, the agency requires an internal assessment of applied knowledge regarding its procurement policy, identification of internal capacity, and identification of challenges in applying social procurement to purchasing activities. The requested scope of work covers the development and delivery of targeted staff training within a change management framework. The selected consultant must also identify stakeholder groups and collaborate with suppliers, local businesses, and indigenous communities. Additionally, the project requires the design and implementation of social procurement-focused pilot initiatives. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in Canada. Bidders must perform all work offsite. To obtain the official request for proposals document without a watermark, bidders must register and pay a fee on the tendering authority's website. The agency has established a budget of up to 7,620,000 USD for this initiative. Bidders must submit any questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 2, 2026. The final deadline for proposal submission is June 12, 2026, and the agency will accept digital responses via email or online submission.