Pharmacy Services for Correctional Service Canada - Saskatchewan Penitentiary
This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada (SCS) at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.
Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers.
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Compliant bid with lowest evaluated price.
Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.
Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.
Nature of Requirements:
The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.
The Correctional Service Canada has a requirement to provide prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals to patients at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
Objectives:
To ensure that patients at Saskatchewan Penitentiary have access to timely, high-quality pharmaceutical services, specifically to fulfil prescription medications needs on an interim or urgent/emergency basis. These services are essential to maintain continuity of care, safeguard patient health, and support CSC’s mandate to deliver essential health services within a correctional environment. This includes adherence to a variable dosing system, which governs the frequency and format of medication dispensing.
The pharmacy services must be provided by a facility that is registered and licensed to provide such service in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and must be in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals.
Deliverables: The Contractor (Pharmacist) must:
Fulfil medication prescriptions and ensure delivery of the prescribed medications to the following location:
• Saskatchewan Penitentiary
15th Street West/Highway 302
West Prince Albert S6V 5R6
Deliveries must be made in accordance with the timelines specified in this contract (e.g., within 24 hours of prescription receipt) and must comply with all applicable handling, packaging, and confidentiality standards;
Submit Emergency coverage plan to the Project Authority and provide updated versions as required, subject to approval.
Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.
Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.
Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:
Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of July 1st, 2026, to June 29th, 2029.
File Number: 21120-26-5277714
Contracting Authority: Ashley Claessen-Sarault
Telephone number: (873) 353-5694
E-mail: ashley.claessen-sarault@csc-scc.gc.ca
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