The Request for Tender (RFT) AM-12560, issued by Tetra Tech International Development, invites qualified Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to design and deliver Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) Short Courses under the Australia Awards Papua New Guinea (AAPNG) program. These courses aim to strengthen the capabilities of individuals and institutions across Papua New Guinea to embed inclusive practices in policy, service delivery, and leadership. The initiative aligns with national development priorities such as the Medium-Term Development Plan IV 2023-2027 and the Australia-PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024-2029. These GEDSI-focused Short Courses will result in the design and delivery of up to eight professional learning workshops and study tours between July 2025 and June 2027, targeting up to 30 participants per course.
The Short Courses are expected to address key thematic areas such as gender equality, women’s leadership, disability inclusion, inclusive policy and practice, gender-based violence (GBV) response, assistive technology logistics, inclusive human resources, and support for the hearing impaired. Each course must be tailored to the local context and incorporate experiential learning, workplace projects, and opportunities for people-to-people links between PNG and Australia. The curriculum should also integrate cross-cutting themes like GEDSI mainstreaming, climate change adaptation, and digital literacy. Service Providers are encouraged to propose innovative delivery models, including blended or online formats, and to foster Communities of Practice and institutional linkages between PNG and Australian institutions.
Tenders will be evaluated based on technical merit (80%) and pricing (20%), with criteria including institutional capability, personnel expertise, course design and delivery, innovation, and potential for institutional capacity building. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for all aspects of course design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, and must comply with DFAT policies and AAPNG guidelines. A milestone-based payment structure will be used, and all deliverables must meet specified quality and reporting standards. The contract is expected to commence by 30 June 2025, subject to DFAT approval.
The RFT outlines a comprehensive procurement process, including strict guidelines for submission, evaluation, and contract negotiation. Offers must be submitted electronically by 3 June 2025 and remain valid for 90 days. The selected Service Provider will enter into a Service Agreement with Tetra Tech International Development. This tender represents a significant opportunity to contribute to inclusive development and institutional transformation in Papua New Guinea through high-quality, targeted professional learning that supports national priorities and strengthens bilateral ties with Australia.