A Request For Proposal (RFP) is used where a range of possible service responses is invited and there is a service agreement to be awarded.
The RFP process covers the following steps:
- advertisement of the service required
- briefing session for interested parties
- address the selection criteria by respondents before the advertised closing date
- shortlisting of respondent's written proposals by an evaluation panel
- interview of shortlisted respondents by an evaluation panel
- announcement of the selected respondent and proposal
- signed agreement
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The amount funded is unique for each service and dependent upon the design specifications of the service.
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In order to be eligible to receive funding under a Department for Child Protection Service Agreement, organisations must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Incorporated Not For Profit, Local Government Authority or Religious/Charitable Organisation
- Provide relevant information to demonstrate the organisation's secure financial base
- Undertake a financial viability assessment with reference to the performance of the required service. The cost of this assessment will be borne by the Department.
- Possess an Australian Business Number, or confirm that it is in the process of obtaining an Australian Business Number.
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- Monitor the Government Tenders section of "The West Australian" and local newspapers or Government Electronic Marketplace (GEM).
- Obtain the information package.
- Attend the briefing session regarding the service.
- Respond to the selection criteria for the service.
- Fax, post or submit by hand your completed proposal by the closing date and time.
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All Requests For Proposal issued by the Department are evaluated according to a set of selection criteria which are advised at the time of advertising. These selection criteria are dependent upon the specific service being offered but generally cover three distinct areas. They are:
- Eligibility criteria
- Qualitative criteria
- Other considerations
More detailed descriptions on these criteria can be found at the Selection Criteria for RFPs page.
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For further information on currenRequests for Proposal can be found at Government Electronic Marketplace (GEM) or by contacting us on 9222 2709.
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Contact the Funding and Agreements Officer on 08 9222 2537 or 08 9222 2657 for further help.
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