Strategic Framework Service for Private Sector Engagement and Global Affairs Canada Competitiveness

Global Affairs Canada is seeking a consulting firm to develop a private sector strategic and operational framework. This initiative responds to an evolving international assistance approach that increasingly emphasizes trade-development integration, mutual prosperity, blended finance, co-investment, and corporate partnership models. The framework must strengthen the agency's ability to secure and implement Global Affairs Canada-funded programming in partnership with the Canadian private sector. The scope of work covers a situational analysis and an opportunity assessment to identify and prioritize high-value private sector partnership opportunities. The selected firm must analyze the differences between private sector and Global Affairs Canada decision-making timelines and engagement expectations. Additionally, the project requires evaluating current strategic positioning, partnership approaches, and business development priorities related to private sector engagement. The framework must also include opportunities for longer-term philanthropic and environmental, social, and governance partnerships while maintaining alignment. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in Canada. The agency requires bidders to possess proven strategic planning and facilitation experience. 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 is looking for proposals to establish the budget for this initiative. Bidders may perform the work either onsite or offsite. The agency accepts digital submissions of the final proposals via email or through their online portal.