Deion:
Services Australia is issuing this Approach to Market on behalf of the National Disability Insurance Agency for the Partners in the Community Program.

This notice provides information regarding Early Childhood and Local Area Coordination Services for the Partners in the Community (PITC) Program. The tender documents (including Agreement) are attached on AusTender under ‘ATM Documents'.

Potential tenderers are invited to register their interest to attend an Industry Briefing session. Information and dates for these sessions will be provided in a separate notice on AusTender.

Other Instructions:
Questions

The closing date and time for questions regarding this tender isMonday 16 May 2022 by 2.00pm ACT local time

Any questions relating to this tender must be sent via email to the Contact Officer nominated below.

Potential tenderers are advised that questions submitted to the Contact Officer after the closing date and time may not be responded to.

Potential Tenderers are advised that responses to questions or requests for clarification may be published on AusTender, without identifying the source of the question or clarification request.

Industry Briefing

The NDIA will be holding virtual Industry Briefings for interested parties on:

Session 1: Wednesday 30 March 2022 1-3pm ACT local time

Session 2: Thursday 31 March 2022 2-4pm ACT local time

Both sessions will provide an overview of the tender statement of requirements, focus of services, funding model, performance management work, and indicative

Register at the below : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/partners-in-the-community-program-tender-spc00001863-industry-briefing-tickets-292940772737

A pre-recorded Industry Briefing will be made available via AusTender from 1 April 2022. The NDIA may choose not to proceed with one or more of the Industry Briefings if there is insufficient interest as measured from pre-registration.

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Conditions for Participation:
The Tenderer must be a legal entity recognised under Australian law at the Close Time.

Time for Delivery:
Transition In is expected to commence on 1 April 2023 

Full service delivery to commence by 1 July 2023

The term of the contractual arrangement with the successful Tenderer(s) will be 5 years plus up to 2 x 1 year options to extend.

Address for Lodgement:
www.tenders.gov.au

Contact Details

Contact Officer

Email Address: PITCTender.SPC1863@ndis.gov.au

Web Address: https://www.ndis.gov.au

ATM Documents Lodgement Page