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- Funding agency:
- UNESCO
- Status:
- cancelled
- Location:
- Canada

Solicitation number: WS3530518469
Publication date: 2023/03/08
Closing date and time: 2023/04/11 14:00 EDT
Amendment to closing time: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and CanadaBuys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by April 11, 2023, at 14:00 EDT. All bids submitted after 14:00 EDT will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of Global Affairs Canada, requires the services of a contractor to provide and manage a full range of hospitality functions related to food and housekeeping. These services must be delivered at a high level, congruent with official events hosted by the Prime Minister and federal ministers for heads of state, heads of government, foreign dignitaries, and high-level guests of honour. These services will mainly be provided in two locations: the official government hospitality center on the ninth floor of Lester B. Pearson Building, and the Canadian official guest house located at 7 Rideau Gate, but may be required on an “as and when requested” basis at other venues in the National Capital Region such as museums, banquet halls, or federal buildings.
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is the federal department responsible for managing Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, international trade, and foreign aid. Headquartered at the Lester B. Pearson Building at 125 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, the main office acts as the core command center for shaping Canadian foreign policy. The headquarters team coordinates nationwide and global strategies, supporting the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of International Trade, and the Minister of International Development.
The main office in Ottawa directs a vast network of over 175 missions, embassies, and high commissions spread across the globe. Policy makers and analysts at this central site design programs for global peace, human rights, and international law. They also manage the Trade Commissioner Service to help Canadian companies export goods and find new economic opportunities overseas.
Additionally, the headquarters hosts the 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre, which assists citizens facing crises abroad. Leadership teams inside the building work with international partners to deliver humanitarian aid and fund sustainable poverty-reduction projects. Through these coordinated domestic and international efforts, the headquarters ensures Canada's values remain active in a changing world.
Covers general goods and services that support daily operations, facilities management, and basic institutional needs.