About ProServices
ProServices is a mandatory method of supply for professional services valued below the Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) threshold.
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Types of services
ProServices has 14 streams covering 166 categories.
Stream(s):
- 1 to 7 mirror the task-based informatics professional services (TBIPS) method of supply and contain categories for informatics requirements
- 8 to 12 mirror the task and solutions professional services (TSPS) (task portion only) method of supply and contain categories for non-informatics requirements
- 13 includes categories for alternative dispute resolution services
- 14 includes health services but is not a mandatory stream
Tender notice
A tender notice, known as a request for supply arrangement (RFSA), is the main solicitation document. Bidders use the RFSA to determine if they can meet the evaluation criteria required to become pre-qualified in the method of supply.
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Difference between ProServices and the other methods of supply
While mirroring the same categories as TBIPS and TSPS, ProServices is the mandatory method of supply (MOS) for professional services for requirements valued below the Canada Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) threshold. TBIPS and TSPS are the mandatory methods of supply for professional services requirements that are valued at or above the CKFTA.
Training required to use ProServices
The training required to use ProServices is the same harmonized online training package provided by the Centralized Professional Services System (CPSS) ePortal. For more information, please visit Online training for federal department users.
About mandatory methods of supply
Explore the policy on the use of Mandatory standing offers and supply arrangement. Mandatory procurement instruments, such as standing offers (SO) and supply arrangements (SA), must be used by client departments acting on their own behalf, or by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) handling a requisition, unless 1 of the following applies:
- The good or service available through the mandatory SO or SA does not meet justifiable operational requirements, including specifications or delivery dates
- The total value of the requirement (including taxes, amendments, etc.) exceeds the CKFTA threshold
- An existing contract is in place, which guarantees the work to another supplier
- The requirement is subject to contracting obligations under Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s) (CLCA), and no MOS/SA exists which addresses the contracting obligations of the applicable CLCA(s)
- The requirement will be set aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB), and no mandatory procurement instrument exists for PSIB set-asides
Mandatory streams and categories under ProServices
All streams and categories under ProServices are mandatory with the exception of stream 14 health related services.
Terms of the supply arrangement
Suppliers may not negotiate the terms and conditions of the SA as they have already agreed to these when being awarded a SA by PWGSC.
Exemptions from using the ProServices method of supply
Exemptions are granted on a case-by-case basis. Before requesting an exemption, please consult the Checklist for requesting a ProServices exemption.
Request for supply arrangement: Quarterly refreshes
The RFSA solicitation for the ProServices quarterly refreshes (E60ZT-180024/C) are posted on the CanadaBuys tenders website.
Since ProServices has moved to perpetual refreshes, which means that it no longer has a scheduled re-competition, the closing date of the RFSA is 2100-01-01. As a result, ProServices existing suppliers who currently hold an SA do not need to submit a bid unless they wish to offer additional information to their existing SA.
Please visit Refresh/re-competition schedule for a list of events.
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