Strategic Business Plan and Functional Programming Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CanadaPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 17th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a provider for strategic business planning and functional programming services to support an indigenous-led community facility with long-term operational and financial planning.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Submit proposals to provide Strategic Business Planning and Functional Programming services
Work collaboratively with Algoma University leadership, project representatives, and CSAA
Develop a comprehensive strategic framework
Demonstrate experience delivering strategic planning or similar consulting engagements within complex institutional environments
Demonstrate experience working respectfully within Indigenous partnership contexts
Pass Stage I Mandatory Requirements including Appendices 1-5, insurance, and WSIB clearance
Achieve a minimum of 60% in Stage II Rated Criteria to proceed to Stage III
Submit responses in English
Email all submissions to the AU Contact only

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

5 months

TIMELINE

Publication: March 18th, 2026

Question Acceptance Deadline: April 3rd, 2026

Closing Date: April 17th, 2026

Agreement execution anticipated by May 2026

Services to commence shortly after May 2026

Deliverables anticipated by September 30th, 2026

Anticipated opening of Makwa Waakaa'igan: February 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

April 3rd, 2026

Issuing Agency

Algoma University

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DESCRIPTION

This opportunity seeks a vendor to provide strategic business planning and functional programming services in support of an indigenous–led cultural, academic, and community space. The project is being developed in co–stewardship with the children of an alumni association, requiring tight alignment between both groups.

The scope includes creating a comprehensive Strategic Business Plan focused on ensuring the long-term operational sustainability of the facility. The selected firm will also prepare a detailed Functional Program that matches the facility’s intended uses. This work involves developing financial and operational models, such as multi–year operating projections and revenue scenarios, to ensure viability.

Additionally, the vendor will document governance structures and decision pathways in accordance with the co–stewardship framework. The engagement further requires conducting market analysis and operational planning for future conference and event programming within the facility.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.