Provision of Tier 3 IM/IT Research and Advisory Services to enable the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

20252361/A Provision of Tier 3 IM/IT Research and Advisory Services to enable the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

This request for proposals is only open to suppliers holding a supply arrangement under EN578-260567 – IT/GI Research and Advisory Services.

LIST OF SUPPLIERS

The requirement described in this solicitation of offers is open to pre-qualified offerors for the Supply Arrangement for IM/IT Research and Advisory Services. • Forrester Research • Info-Tech Research Group Inc. • Gartner Canada Co.

REQUIREMENT

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research requires IM/IT Research and Advisory Services to enhance their decision-making capabilities, operational strategies, and project implementations. The work involves delivering analysis and consultations, addressing the distinct needs of executives \ operational teams (Tier 3).

PERIOD OF CONTRACT / DELIVERY DATE

The Work is to be performed during the period of March 30, 2026 to March 29, 2027.

ENQUIRIES

All enquiries of a technical and contractual nature are to be submitted to the Contracting Authority.

Enquiries regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing (procurement-approvisionnements@cihr-irsc.gc.ca) and should be received no later than 3 business days prior to the date set for solicitation closing to allow sufficient time to provide a response. Enquiries received after that time may result in an answer NOT being provided.

INFORMATION

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Canadian Institutes of Health Research has made every effort to provide equivalent documents in both official languages, however, if you find any discrepancies between the English and French documents, please notify the contract officer listed in this opportunity as soon as possible so that we can rectify the situation.

CONCERNS

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