Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

CBSA appears to be seeking a communications consultant to support a drug-smuggling deterrence initiative. The work would potentially include developing a targeted marketing and communications strategy to address public misconceptions about drug smuggling and explain the serious penalties and legal consequences involved. The procurement is listed as open and is associated with the National Capital Region, including Ottawa, Ontario. The closing date is October 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice identifies the requirement as a services opportunity. The tender package includes the proposed procurement notice, a senior communications consultant document, and an amendment; businesses should review all documents for the complete requirements, evaluation criteria, contract terms, security or experience requirements, submission instructions, and any changes made by the amendment. This opportunity may be relevant to firms or individuals with suitable communications, marketing, public affairs, or public-sector campaign experience, but the available summary does not establish whether any particular business meets the requirements. Verify the official tender notice and all attached documents on Canada Buys before deciding whether to bid or submitting a proposal.

• check_circleThe procurement appears to seek a communications consultant for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), specifically supporting its Communications, Parliamentary Affairs and Public Affairs Branch.
• check_circleThe contractor is expected to develop a marketing strategy for a targeted, drug-smuggling-deterrence-focused approach.
• check_circleThe strategy is expected to address and correct public misconceptions about drug smuggling.
• check_circleThe strategy is expected to inform the public about the serious penalties and legal consequences of drug smuggling.