Request for Information (RFI) for the Modernization of the Professional Services Methods of Supply
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This is an open Request for Information (RFI) from Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), not a contract award or a call for bids. PSPC is asking suppliers for feedback on a proposed modernization of its government-wide professional services purchasing system. The proposed framework may replace existing arrangements such as TBIPS, SBIPS, TSPS, Pro Services, Temporary Help Services and PASS. It wouldintroduce four proposed methods of supply: Temporary Replacement Services, Client-Directed Support Services, Client-Directed Deliverable Services and Offeror-Managed Services. PSPC is seeking practical comments on the proposed structure, service categories, competency levels, evaluation criteria, support for micro-organizations, procurement-system requirements and a future Request for Supply Arrangement template. This may be relevant to Canadian businesses that provide professional, technology, consulting, temporary staffing, audit or related services and that want to influence how future federal procurement arrangements are designed. Participation does not appear to provide a contract or guarantee future opportunities. The notice identifies a Phase 1 response deadline of October 22, 2026, covering the new methods-of-supply structure and tiering model. The overall RFI record shows a closing date of March 31, 2027, at 2:00 p.m.; later phase deadlines are listed as to be determined. Because these dates and phases may be subject to updates, review the official notice and any amendments carefully. Responses and questions are directed to SPAC.DGPAModernisationMA-APBMoSModernization.PSPC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. Respondents should identify proprietary, third-party or personal information in their submissions. Before responding, verify the complete official RFI PDF, submission instructions, applicable phase deadline and any amendments through the official tender source. No official source URL was provided in the tender data; the supplied document link should be checked directly.
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- This notice is a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry feedback on the proposed modernization of PSPC’s professional services methods of supply; it does not identify a contract award or bid opportunity.
- Responses should address the proposed professional services methods of supply, including their clarity, practicality, potential application, alignment with industry practices, and implementation risks, barriers, or unintended consequences.
- The proposed methods of supply identified in the notice are Temporary Replacement Services (TRS), Client-Directed Support Services (CDSS), Client-Directed Deliverable Services (CDDS), and Offeror-Managed Services (OMS).
- Feedback should remain within the scope of this RFI. Outcome-based procurement comments are relevant only where they directly concern the design, operation, or use of the proposed methods of supply.
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Please note that the deadline for Phase 1 Response Submissions is October 22nd, 2026. Refer to section 4 below for information on how to submit a response. 1. Purpose of this notice Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking feedback from industry on the modernization of its government-wide methods of supply for professional services. PSPC is developing a new professional services procurement framework intended to streamline the existing procurement landscape, reduce administrative burden, improve flexibility and better align procurement approaches with different service-delivery requirements. The proposed framework is expected to replace the following existing methods of supply: • Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS); • Solutions-Based Informatics Professional Services (SBIPS); • Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS); • Pro Services; • Temporary Help Services (THS); and • Professional Audit Support Services (PASS). 2. Proposed methods of supply The proposed framework introduces four new methods of supply: • Temporary Replacement Services (TRS); • Client-Directed Support Services (CDSS); • Client-Directed Deliverable Services (CDDS); and • Offeror-Managed Services (OMS). The proposed methods differ primarily in the degree of client direction, offeror control and accountability, responsibility for managing resources and delivery, and allocation of performance and financial risk. Through this RFI, PSPC is seeking feedback on the clarity, practicality and potential application of the proposed methods of supply, including their alignment with industry practices and any potential implementation risks, barriers or unintended consequences. 3. Relationship to Other PSPC Engagement Activities This RFI relates specifically to the modernization of PSPC’s methods of supply for professional services and the proposed framework that will replace the current suite of professional services procurement instruments. PSPC is conducting separate engagement activities concerning the broader transformation of federal procurement, including outcome-based procurement and systemic barriers experienced by suppliers. Although some topics may be related, these are distinct engagement processes with different objectives, scopes and feedback channels. Comments concerning outcome-based approaches are within the scope of this RFI only where they relate directly to the design, operation or use of the proposed professional services methods of supply. Broader comments concerning procurement policy, government-wide procurement transformation or supplier barriers should be submitted through the engagement process established for those subjects. Respondents should submit questions and feedback through the contact information identified for the applicable engagement. Respondents should not assume that feedback submitted under one process will automatically be considered under another. 4. Response instructions Response deadline are as follow: Phase 1 - New MoS Structure & Tiering Model. Response Submission DEADLINE OCTOBER 22nd, 2026. Phase 2 - Portfolios, Streams, Categories & Competency Mapping (Replacing Jr/Int/Sr). Response Submission DEADLINE TBD. Phase 3 - Evaluation Criteria & Support / Inclusion for Micro-Organizations. Response Submission DEADLINE TBD. Phase 4 -System requirements: Transitioning from CPSS to a modern platform — what features could it include? Response Submission DEADLINE TBD. Phase 5 - Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) Template "Look and Feel" Feedback. Response Submission DEADLINE TBD. RFI Closing Mar 2027Responses must be submitted to: SPAC.DGPAModernisationMA-APBMoSModernization.PSPC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Respondents should clearly identify any proprietary, third-party or personal information included in their responses. Questions concerning this RFI may be directed to: SPAC.DGPAModernisationMA-APBMoSModernization.PSPC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
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