Procurement Team Training

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – PROCUREMENT TEAM TRAINING    ABOUT FCC    FCC is proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. Our employees are committed to the long-standing success of those who produce and process Canadian food. FCC provides flexible financing and capital solutions, while creating value through data, knowledge, relationships and expertise. FCC offers a complement of financial and non-financial products and services designed to support the complex and evolving needs of the industry. As a commercial Crown corporation, FCC is a stable partner that reinvests profits back into the industry and communities it serves. For more information, visit fcc.ca.    RFP CONTACT    Farid Sokolovic  Procurement Manager  Farm Credit Canada   procurement@fcc.ca    RFP SCOPE    FCC's Strategic Sourcing Team is seeking a comprehensive Strategic Sourcing capability development program designed to elevate the team's strategic sourcing maturity and enhance procurement outcomes across the organization. The objective is to provide a customized learning experience that develops practical, end-to-end Strategic Sourcing capabilities while supporting employees with varying levels of experience and expertise.  For further details, refer to the RFP and Appendix A (RFP Schedule, Evaluation Process, Scope and Proposal Instructions) documents that are uploaded to MERX.    RFP PARTICULARS   

All conditions for Proponent participation are included in the RFP documents. 

  RFP SCHEDULE   

RFP Release Date: September 15, 2026 

Proponent Questions Accepted Until:  September 29, 2026 at 2:00PM* 

FCC Response to Proponent Questions Delivered Before: October 6, 2026 at 5:00PM* 

RFP Closing Date/Time: October 13, 2026 at 2:00PM* 

  NOTE: All times are CST – Saskatchewan. The above dates are subject to change at the sole discretion of FCC. Any changes to the RFP Schedule will be communicated to all Proponents via amendment on MERX.     RFP PROCESS CONSIDERATIONS   

This opportunity is covered under the provisions of Chapter 5 (Government Procurement) of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and Chapter 19 (Government Procurement) of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). 

FCC is subject to the Official Languages Act (Canada). Proponents may choose to respond to this RFP in their official language of choice (English or French). 

This opportunity notice references a non-binding, competitive RFP, and is not a call for tenders. FCC is not obligated to proceed with the Work described in the RFP Scope, and may cancel the RFP at any time. FCC’s procurement process allows for consecutive or concurrent negotiations between FCC and one (1) or multiple Proponents, prior to awarding a Contract. 

  MERX ELECTRONIC BIDDING SYSTEM   

This Request for Proposals (RFP), including any attachments and amendments to such RFP, is available for download by the Proponent on MERX. MERX is a Canadian Public Tenders electronic bidding system accessible at https://www.merx.com. It is the sole responsibility of the Proponent to ensure its compatibility with MERX. 

Proponent proposals MUST be submitted electronically through MERX, preferably in a PDF or MS Word file, prior to the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP. Proposals submitted in other formats, by other methods or through any other means, or after the RFP Closing Date/Time specified in the RFP, may be rejected by FCC. 

    PRIORITY OF DOCUMENTS    In the event there are any discrepancies between this opportunity notice and the information on the MERX website proper, this opportunity notice shall take precedence.   Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.