Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) - *National Capital Region (NCR), Gatineau, Quebec
The Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH) is seeking to establish up to two standing offers for catering services supporting major events and other events in the National Capital Region, including Ottawa–Gatineau-area locations. Services would be requested on an “as and when” basis for artists, programming partners, volunteers, technical crews and staff. The standing offers would run from award until December 31, 2028, with a possible additional one-year extension. The tender is currently open and closes November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The notice is a reissue that cancels and replaces an earlier solicitation. This opportunity appears most relevant to catering businesses with experience handling large, high-profile events. The stated mandatory experience requirement includes three separate catering events completed within the previous five years, with each event involving at least 200 guests present simultaneously and at least two high-profile attendees, such as public figures or performing artists. At least one example must involve buffet service and at least one must involve boxed meals. Detailed information about each event is required, including location, attendance, service format and the nature of the event. Bidders must also provide two sample menus covering continental breakfast buffet, dinner buffet, boxed lunch and boxed dinner requirements. In addition, they must explain their procedures for handling food allergies, intolerances and other special instructions, including kitchen communications, preparation controls, box labelling and delivery procedures. The available documents are the RFSO and a notice of proposed procurement at the links provided in the tender record. A business should review the complete official documents for the detailed menu specifications, evaluation rules, pricing requirements, insurance, delivery expectations and submission instructions. The information provided here does not establish that any particular company qualifies; all requirements and dates should be verified against the official tender notice before preparing or submitting an offer.
