About this opportunity
AI summaryCorrectional Service Canada requires simulation-based nursing education services for the Ontario region to support professional development and consistency in clinical practices. The offsite training covers specific medical topics, including oxygen therapy, Glasgow Coma Scale, altered level of consciousness, anaphylaxis, burns, cardiac arrest, chest pain, and extreme body temperature. Eligible bidders are Canadian organizations capable of performing the work offsite. Bids must be submitted via email to Sylvie Gallant at nhq.contractingbidsubmissions-soumissionsoffrescontrat.ac@csc-scc.gc.ca by November 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Bids will be evaluated based on mandatory technical criteria requiring substantiated, work-related past project experience with specific dates and references. Contract award will be recommended for the lowest-priced responsive bid meeting all mandatory requirements.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Correctional Service Canada
- Solicitation No.
- 21120-26-5334504/A
Scope of work
- Plan and coordinate training schedules and logistics
- Deliver simulation-based training sessions on Nursing Clinical Protocols for Emergency Situations
- Provide high-fidelity clinical simulations and optional skills labs
- Assign a minimum of two qualified certified instructors per session
- Submit simulation scenario outlines at least five business days before training
- Provide advance training materials at least two business days before sessions
- Issue attendance and completion records within two business days post-session
- Provide post-session participant feedback summaries and overview reports within five business days
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Technical Criteria | Not specified |
| Financial Evaluation (Lowest-priced responsive bid) | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner are eligible
- Proposed resources must communicate orally and in writing in English without assistance
- Minimum of two proposed instructors with instructor-level certification from a recognized clinical simulation organization
- Proposed instructors must have a minimum of two years of experience within the last five years delivering simulation-based clinical training
Documents to include with your response
- Signed cover page of Request for Proposal
- Section I: Technical Bid (PDF)
- Section II: Financial Bid (PDF in accordance with Annex B)
- Section III: Certifications (PDF)
- Former Public Servants disclosure details (if applicable)
- Proof of instructor certification for proposed instructors
- Resumes and reference details for proposed instructors
Key dates
- Solicitation Closes
- November 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
- Enquiries due
- no later than five (5) days business days before the bid closing date
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit to nhq.contractingbidsubmissions-soumissionsoffrescontrat.ac@csc-scc.gc.ca in three separate PDF sections: Section I: Technical Bid, Section II: Financial Bid, Section III: Certifications.
Contract details
- Term
- Effective from date of Contract award for two years, with options to extend.
- Set-aside / preference
- Reciprocal Procurement (Only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner)
- Place of performance
- CSC sites in Ontario Region (including Kingston, Kitchener, Trent Hills, Gravenhurst) or external training facility within 90 km by road of the applicable institution.
- Insurance and bonding
- The Contractor is responsible for deciding if insurance coverage is necessary to fulfill its obligation under the Contract and to ensure compliance with any applicable law.