Second Language Training

TITLE: Second Language Training TRADE AGREEMENTS: The requirement is not subject to any trade agreements. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT: ACOA requires the services of a Contractor to provide language training to support the individual to achieve CBC proficiency as per the Treasury Board Secretariat standards: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/gui/squn03-eng.asp The Contractor must provide a tutor led training program delivered via a virtual classroom, by telephone and web portal. As part of the training, the Contractor must have the capabilities to provide a virtual Second Language Evaluation (SLE) preparation course and a tutor-led SLE preparation session. PERIOD OF CONTRACT: The period of the contract is from February 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022 with the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to one additional three (3) month period under the same conditions. ENQUIRIES – BID SOLICITATION: All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than five (5) business days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered. PROCESS AND SELECTION METHODOLOGY A bid must comply with the requirements of the bid solicitation and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the highest combined rating of technical merit and price will be recommended for award of a contract. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: There is no security requirement associated with this bid solicitation.