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Tender: Department of Communities Request for Applications – Aboriginal Representative Organisations

Released 3 days ago

Closes11 Dec 2026

Likely valueEstimate$1.1M to $4.0MInflation adjusted

LocationWA

AgencyDepartment of Communities

SourceWA Gov

CategoryPublic Services & Welfare

46 days leftCloses Fri, 11 Dec 2026

About

Department of Communities is seeking applications for Aboriginal Representative Organisations to participate in activities classified under community and social services (UNSPSC: Community and social services 100%). This request for application is focused on engaging organisations that represent Aboriginal communities within the scope of community and social services as specified by the issuing agency.

Tender breakdown

From 4 documents

cultural advice & child protection support (ARO services)Period contract

TodayBriefing28 OctCloses11 DecStart1 Apr

Watch out for6

You must submit a separate Offered Price Schedule for each Location nominated and not exceed the Fixed Budget for that Location.

Certificates of currency not required with application but must be provided before Service Agreement commencement; failure to prove required insurances can lead to withheld payments.

Extensive information security, data handling and cyber obligations (including ACSC Essential Eight controls, MFA, vulnerability testing, 24-hour breach notification) and the State may conduct independent testing on 10 Business Days' notice.

Documents4

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Guides and policies1Background: buyer policies, guides and portal instructions.

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