In brief
- Bids close 7 December for DFAT's PEV and FMP support services tender.
- DFAT has 1,530 contracts worth A$523.2 million in 2026, GovMarket data shows.
- Past category work went to Jones Lang LaSalle (A$692.3m), MTAA Super (A$445.8m), Datacom Connect (A$175.9m).
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a provider to deliver information, employment and settlement support for the Pacific Engagement Visa and Falepili Mobility Pathway. Bids close on 7 December.
The supplier will provide information and practical support across ballot, visa, employment, pre‑departure and settlement stages; connect participants with employment opportunities; deliver offshore support in Tuvalu and onshore support in Australia; and collect and report programme and participant data.
DFAT has entered 1,530 contracts worth A$523.2 million in 2026 in GovMarket records.
Its past public services and welfare work has gone to Jones Lang LaSalle (ACT) (A$692.3 million, 2016), MTAA Superannuation Fund (R G Casey Building) Property (A$445.8 million, 2016) and Datacom Connect (A$175.9 million, 2025) in GovMarket records.
The Request for Tender was published on AusTender on 23 October. It is not a panel procurement. Responses are due by 7 December 2026.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $725.1m | 969 |
| 2022 | $572.0m | 983 |
| 2023 | $734.9m | 1552 |
| 2024 | $688.7m | 1396 |
| 2025 | $1.49bn | 2261 |
| 2026 | $523.2m | 1530 |
Who this buyer has used for this work
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
