Universal Aftercare
Request for proposal (RFP)
Applications close: 6pm, Tuesday 20 May 2025
Background
COORDINARE - South Eastern NSW PHN is seeking proposals from eligible organisations to deliver a Universal Aftercare Program.
This program aims to increase access and reach of universal aftercare services in the region, improving outcomes for people after they have experienced a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis.
Suicide prevention aftercare services are non-clinical services that provide rapid and assertive follow-up of people after they have experienced a suicide attempt or suicidal crisis. Aftercare is a service for people wanting support to address their drivers of suicidality and reduce their suicidal risk.
‘Universal aftercare’ is the provision of inclusive and responsive aftercare services to any person needing support, regardless of gender, age, sexuality, religion, ethnicity, disability and impairment and culture.
A total Budget of approximately $1,630,971.00 (GST exclusive) is available for this initiative. The funded service will be delivered over the 24-month period of 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027.
The selected provider must be available to support clients across the entire region, maximising consumer choice for modes of delivery, whilst balancing the need to enhance face-to-face access in the targeted Shoalhaven and Goulburn-Mulwaree LGAs.
Important documents
- RFP guideline
- Attachment 1 - Universal Aftercare Service Delivery Model
- Attachment 2 - Lived experience service guidelines
- Attachment 3 - Budget template
- Attachment 4 - Tenderlink user guide
- Attachment 5 - Population Health Profile March 2025
Industry briefing
Learn more about the program and RFP process by attending our Industry Briefing and Q&A session via Teams at 12pm, 6 May 2025. RSVP to join the event here.
Timeline
| Request for proposal released | 30 April 2025 | Completed |
| Industry Briefing - please register for the online briefing here. | 12-12.30pm, 6 May 2025 | Ongoing |
| Closing date and time for RFP proposals - late applications will not be accepted | 6pm, 20 May 2025 | Ongoing |
| Shortlisting of successful RFP proposals | May / June 2025 | Ongoing |
| Clarification / negotiation with shortlisted providers | May / June 2025 | Ongoing |
| Funding awarded | June 2025 | Ongoing |
| Contracts commence | 1 July 2025 | Ongoing |
How to apply
Applications close at 6pm AEST Tuesday 20 May 2025.
Responses to this RFP should be submitted via Tenderlink.
You will need to register on the site before you can access the proposal portal. Registration is free. You will receive a time and date stamped confirmation after successful proposal.
Submitting an incomplete application may disqualify you from the evaluation process.
Contact us
All questions about the RFP process or content can be submitted anonymously via the online forum following registration on TenderLink.
If you have issues with TenderLink access, please refer to Attachment 4 - Tenderlink user guide.
