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NorQuest College - Curriculum Management System

Closes in 8 days 03 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC

Official notice

IT fit 70 Curriculum management system is software development, small shop can bid.

Our call:

AI workability

Bid call: GO RFI response is low-cost, highly AI-workable, and strategically useful. No formal evaluation criteria or budget, but the small effort and potential to influence the eventual RFP justify a response. Human review will cover legal and submission tasks.

DeliverableModeAI shareHoursNotes
RFI response document
A written response to NorQuest College describing our CMS solution approach, capabilities, and relevant experience. 		ai agent 95% 20 AI drafts from capability profile and RFI facts; human reviews for tone, accuracy, and strategic alignment.
Market and feature research summary
Research on curriculum management system features, leading practices, and post-secondary institution needs to inform the response. 		ai agent 95% 10 AI performs web research and synthesis; human validates sources and relevance.
Implementation approach and differentiators
Outline of implementation phases, integration approach, and how the shop's AI-agent-first model adds value. 		ai assisted 90% 6 AI generates draft; senior consultant shapes to fit shop constraints and client context.
Compliance and final review
Review of response for accuracy, commitments, and alignment with RFI instructions. 		human only 0% 3 Requires human judgment and accountability; AI cannot sign or accept terms.
Submission and stakeholder communication
Uploading response to CanadaBuys/Purchasing Connection and any correspondence with NorQuest. 		human only 0% 1 Requires human action and deadline management.

Risks

  • medium RFI only; no RFP or contract guaranteed
    Mitigation: Treat as low-cost market positioning; do not invest in heavy proposal assets.
  • medium Thin documentation; no detailed requirements or evaluation criteria
    Mitigation: Ask clarifying questions before deadline; base response on stated RFI purpose and general CMS best practices.
  • medium Shop may not be seen as a CMS product vendor
    Mitigation: Position as an AI-agent-first software services firm that can build/customize CMS; consider partnering with a product vendor if needed.
  • low No budget or pricing information
    Mitigation: Avoid pricing commitments; focus on capabilities and approach.
  • low Competitive response risk
    Mitigation: Use AI to quickly produce a polished, differentiated response; emphasize unique AI-agent operating model.

Human roles needed

  • Accountable lead / senior consultant · 8% — Reviews RFI response for accuracy, strategic alignment, and client context; approves final submission.
  • Legal/financial reviewer · 5% — Confirms no commitments, liability, or pricing issues; responsible for any binding statements.
  • Submission administrator · 2% — Uploads response to CanadaBuys/Purchasing Connection and manages deadline logistics.

Why not more AI

  • Cannot provide legal/financial accountability or sign documents.
  • Cannot make strategic judgments about NorQuest's unstated priorities.
  • Cannot attend client workshops or build relationships in person.
  • Cannot guarantee that a proposed CMS product exists or is production-ready without human validation.
  • May hallucinate features or references if not grounded; requires retrieval and human review.

Suggested delivery stack

  • Use a RAG pipeline (e.g., OpenAI/Anthropic API + vector store) grounded in the RFI notice, capability profile, and any addenda.
  • Use web research agents to gather CMS feature benchmarks and NorQuest context.
  • Use document generation tooling (Markdown -> DOCX/PDF) with CanadaBuys/Purchasing Connection formatting.
  • Use a human-in-the-loop review platform (e.g., Google Docs/Notion) for versioned edits and sign-off.
  • Use a deadline/CRM tracker for submission and question deadlines.
Requirements & compliance (1)
RefRequirementKindCompliance
General NorQuest College is seeking information from qualified vendors that provide Curriculum Management System (CMS) solutions.
No formal qualification criteria are stated. We can respond with CMS implementation capabilities, but product-vendor status is not established.		 other unclear
Evaluation criteria & key dates
  • 2026-08-12 — Publication date
  • 2026-08-26 — Questions submission deadline
  • 2026-09-03 — Closing date (CanadaBuys)
  • 2026-09-03 — Closing date (Purchasing Connection)
Assumptions & gaps

Assumptions

  • The deliverable is the RFI response, not the CMS implementation itself.
  • No pricing or binding commitment is required at this stage.
  • The shop can respond as a software services provider offering CMS implementation/customization, not a licensed product vendor.
  • AI tools can access public information about NorQuest and CMS best practices.
  • Human review will cover legal, strategic, and submission tasks.
  • Total effort estimate is based on notice text and document facts; actual RFI instructions may change.

Gaps in source documents

  • Source documents are thin: notice text is only title/description; no detailed RFI document, instructions, evaluation criteria, or submission format.
  • No estimated value, contract duration, security clearance, or onsite requirements.
  • No list of required features or technical environment.
  • No confirmation that the shop's lack of an existing CMS product is acceptable.
  • No information on whether teaming/partnerships are allowed.

Deep read covered 2 captured documents.

Draft proposal

Generate a first-draft bid response from the AI-workability dossier — approach per workstream, compliance responses, team model, pricing structure, and an honest gap list. Human review required before submission.

Buyer
NorQuest College
Type
education
Location
NorQuest College
Notice type
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Published
12 Aug 2026
Closes
03 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC
GSIN
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UNSPSC
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Description

NorQuest College - Curriculum Management System

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SAP Ariba system maintenance SAP Ariba will be unavailable for scheduled maintenance at the times listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience. Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 pm until 11:59 pm (EDT) Buy Canadian Policy The Government of Canada has introduced new policies to protect, build, and transform Canadian industries. Check out Buy Canadian Policy for more information on what this could mean for you. NorQuest College - Curriculum Management System Solicitation number AB-2026-05694 Publication date 2026/08/12 Closing date and time 2026/09/03 10:00 EDT Status Status Open Time to closing 12 days 13:17 hours Create a notification to follow this notice Follow this notice How to bookmark this notice Bookmark this notice Description NorQuest College is seeking information from qualified vendors that provide Curriculum Management System (CMS) solutions. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to help the College better understand the solutions available in the market, industry leading practices, implementation approaches, and key features commonly used by post-secondary institutions. This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only. NorQuest College has not finalized detailed requirements, project scope, budget, implementation timelines, or procurement strategy. Information received through this RFI may be used to support future requirements development, business planning, demonstrations, and a potential future Request for Proposal (RFP). Show more description Show less description Contract duration Refer to the description above for full details. Trade agreements No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process Partner with another business Are you interested in partnering with other businesses for this opportunity? Add your company to the list of businesses who are interested in partnering . This list does not replace or affect the tendering procedures for this procurement process. Businesses are still required to respond to bid solicitations, and to compete based on the set criteria. For more information please read the Terms of use . Contact information Contracting organization Organization NorQuest College Address 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, CA-AB, T5J 1L6 CA Contracting authority NorQuest College Address 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1L6 Canada Bidding details Full details for this tender opportunity are available on a third-party site Click on the button below to be directed to this website. Note that on the third-party site you may need an account to view and/or bid on this tender. Information on any fees or additional costs to access the full details is outlined in the Description tab of this tender opportunity. View full details on third-party site Related notices There are currently no notices related to this notice. Eligibility and terms and conditions Government of Canada tender and awards notices, solicitation documents, and other attachments are fully accessible and available free of charge and without having to register on CanadaBuys. Information may be available on another source prior to being available on CanadaBuys. You may have received this information through a third-party distributor. The Government of Canada is not responsible for any tender notices and/or related documents and attachments not accessed directly from CanadaBuys.canada.ca. Government of Canada tender or award notices carry an OpenGovernment License - Canada that governs its use. Related solicitation documents and/or tender attachments are copyright protected. Please refer to our terms and conditions page for more information. Summary information Notice type Request for Information Language(s) English Region(s) of delivery Alberta Region of opportunity Alberta Procurement method Non-Competitive Commodity - UNSPSC Click the links below to see a list of notices associated with the UNSPSC. 60106000 Curriculum guides and projects and activities and lessons See

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AB-2026-05694 - Posting - Purchasing Connection Buyers Suppliers Browse search Find UNSPSC codes Support Informational Request Share Curriculum Management System APC Reference # AB-2026-05694 Internal Reference # RFI-00109 Time Until Closing 12 days 19 hrs 17 min Category Services Contracting Organization NorQuest College Bookmark Express Interest Open Closed Posting Date & Time Wed • Aug 12, 2026 • 4:45 pm (MT) Questions Submission Deadline Wed • Aug 26, 2026 • 2:00 pm (MT) Closing Date & Time Thu • Sep 3, 2026 • 2:00:00 pm (MT) General Info Contact Info Submission Info Document Downloads Interested Suppliers When the information in this online posting varies from the downloadable documents (see below), the information in the documents always supersedes the information shown below. This opportunity has been posted on an external procurement service. Use the following link to access the posting directly on that service for the most up-to-date opportunity details, bid document downloads, and submission information. ----- https://norquest.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en General information Contracting Organization NorQuest College Organization Address 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1L6 Canada Posting Type Informational Request Region(s) of Delivery Alberta Description NorQuest College is seeking information from qualified vendors that provide Curriculum Management System (CMS) solutions. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to help the College better understand the solutions available in the market, industry leading practices, implementation approaches, and key features commonly used by post-secondary institutions. This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only. NorQuest College has not finalized detailed requirements, project scope, budget, implementation timelines, or procurement strategy. Information received through this RFI may be used to support future requirements development, business planning, demonstrations, and a potential future Request for Proposal (RFP). UNSPSC Commodity Codes The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) is an international classification system for products and services. You can use these codes to search for opportunities/notices that match the specific categories of products and/or services you supply. Previously used Goods and Services Identification Number (GSIN) codes are also listed, where available, as a convenience to Suppliers. Code GSIN Code Description Code Level 60106000 N6910 Curriculum guides and projects and activities and lessons Class 86000000 U006 Education and Training Services Segment 86130000 U099 Specialized educational services Family 86132200 U099 Educational support services Class 86132204 U008 Curriculum development service Commodity Note: Access the full open dataset of codes used in APC at Open Government . Back to top Contact information If you have questions, please only use the Contact Method outlined below. Contact Method Please use bids and tenders portal for all questions Questions must be submitted by email no later than - Aug 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm (MT) Back to top Submission information Submission Channel(s) Follow the instructions... Please use Bids and tenders for all questions and submissions. Additional Submission Information Please see bids and tenders for all required information Back to top Document downloads Please take note When you download a document, you are automatically added to the Interested Suppliers List (below) and subscribed to email notifications for this opportunity. You can remove yourself from this list by selecting the "Update Interest" button at the top of this page and then unselecting the "I'm interested in this opportunity" checkbox in the Express Interest section. Procurement document(s) may be available for download at an external procurement service via the following link: ----- https://norquest.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en Documents Document Name File

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