Request for Information (RFI) for the Modernization of the Professional Services Methods of Supply

Organization

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

Closes

March 31, 2027 at 2:00 p.m.

Category

services

Notice type

Request for Information

Delivery

Canada

Estimated value

Not stated

Reference

PSPC RFI MoS PS 2026-001 - SPAC DR MA SP 2026-001

Trade agreements

None

Closing time as published by the source; time zone assumed: America/Toronto.

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. The purpose of this amendment is to respond to the following questions that have been for this Request for Information (RFI). 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); • ProServices; • 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 thi…

Source

CanadaBuys (Government of Canada) · Open Government Licence – Canada

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Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

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