Task Based Professioanl Services (TSPS) Requirement

The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZN-15TSPS who qualified under Tier 1for the following categories: 2.7 Needs Analysis and Research Consultant (6 resources) 2.14 Subject matter Expert (6 resources) 3.8 Financial Specialist (4 resources) The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal. ALL QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN INVITED Description of the Requirement: The contracted firm will be responsible for identifying, mobilizing and managing appropriate professional services in response to the Directorate’s declared short-term advisory support and/or technical assistance needs in relation to DIAND’s Elementary and Secondary Education and Post-Secondary Education programs. The Strategic Policy and Planning Directorate’s forecasted needs for advisory support and/or technical assistance over the next 24-36 months will generally (but not limited to) be in the following areas of investigation and analysis:

The methodologies and funding formulas used by Canadian provinces in support of elementary and secondary education. The organizational structures, governance models and management and administration best practices of school boards/divisions across Canada, especially those that serve rural or remote communities. Innovative practices for Aboriginal academic success at on-reserve and provincially-managed elementary and secondary schools in Canada.

Innovative practices for Aboriginal academic success and labour market outcomes at Canadian post-secondary institutions Level of Security Requirement: Security Requirements Check List (SRCL): Common PS SRCL#6