Tetra Tech International Development Pty Ltd (Tetra Tech International Development) as the managing contractor of the Aus4Skills Program on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Vietnam, is seeking proposals from service providers to design and deliver a Knowledge Exchange to Australia on Public Sector Reform (the “Activity”) for up to 20 senior leaders from the Foundational Partners of the Vietnam Australia Centre. The Activity will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practice and the enhancement of skills and development of strategies between Australia and Vietnam on key topics related to public sector reform which are of relevance to Vietnam’s current reform process, and provide an opportunity for Vietnam and Australia to strengthen institutional links.

A detailed description of the Activity is included in Part B, Scope of Services.

To submit a proposal to design and deliver the Activity the lead business must be an Australian non-governmental organisation, consulting firm, training organisation or tertiary institution.

It is intended that a single organisation (either alone or as the lead of a consortium) be contracted to design and deliver the Activity.

All communications regarding this RFT should be directed to: procurement@aus4skills.org

About the Proposal

The Solomon Islands Australian Education Partnership – Stronger Education Together (SET) is seeking proposals from interested local and international NGOs to support improvements in the education sector.

Specific focus areas for NGO grants are:

• Technology and connectivity in schools – improving connectivity, establishing computer labs in existing buildings, providing technology training for teachers to support delivery of technology education in schools.
• Disability inclusion in education – supporting MEHRD, education providers, SINU teaching students and/or schools to increase access and inclusion for students with disabilities.
• Gender equality in education – supporting MEHRD, education providers and/or schools to increase access and inclusion for girls in schools, including implementation of actions which will reduce barriers to girls’ attendance and participation in education.
• Inclusive learning – providing support to recent SINU graduates in their first two years of teaching to implement and evaluate effectiveness of teaching practices suitable for boys and girls and children with disabilities.
• Building community engagement in school management, maintenance, and climate resilience – Programs to engage communities in planning and management of schools, maintenance of school buildings, especially newly constructed buildings, and increasing climate resilience.

Grants will be an initial two-year agreement with an option to extend by mutual agreement for two years.

The selection for NGO partners will be a two-step process – an initial brief expression of interest and a request for a detailed proposal from shortlisted NGOs.

Request for Proposal – Regional Trade for Development

Implementation Consultant and Event Organiser for Building Institutional Capacity for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standards (SPS) Implementation under RCEP

About RT4D

The Regional Trade for Development (RT4D) Facility supports ASEAN Member States to maximise benefits from the upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement. Through the AANZFTA Implementation Support Program (AISP) and the RCEP Implementation Support Program (RISP), RT4D provides tailored support to enhance the capabilities of ASEAN Member States by strengthening skills, building networks, facilitating policy options and ensuring that trade benefits everyone, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women and people with disabilities.

Also operating under RT4D is the Trade and Gender Equality Incubator (TGEI), an initiative funded by the Australian Government. The incubator tests ideas and methods, drawing on promising examples, that integrate gender in trade policy, technical cooperation, and development programming. The Governments of Australia and New Zealand have committed up to AUD 48.7 million to fund RT4D from 2020-21 to 2027-28.

Project Summary

This project was created to implement activities that align with RCEP Chapter 5 on SPS. The objective is to enhance the practical application of SPS measures by promoting transparency and understanding of the development processes and applications among relevant stakeholders. The project seeks to strengthen coordination, communication, and consultation among the domestic parties involved in SPS measures, adhering to international standards, guidelines, and recommendations. With support from RCEP and the RT4D program, the fundamental goal of this project is to build the institutional capabilities of key stakeholders at the central and provincial levels under the leadership of FDD. This will set up a foundation to establish a modern, comprehensive, high-quality, and mutually beneficial economic partnership, facilitating regional trade and investment expansion and contributing to global economic growth.

Improving inter-departmental coordination is another crucial component of the project; it will establish a collaborative, dynamic platform for stakeholders such as the FDD, Department of Agriculture (DOA), Department of Livestock and Fisheries (DOLF), and Department of Planning (DOP) to monitor and evaluate the implementation of SPS chapters. This initiative aims to promote transparency, ensuring senior decision-makers and policy formulators have a unified understanding of the SPS chapter and the ASEAN Sectoral Mutual Recognition Arrangement for Inspection and Certification Systems on Food Hygiene for Prepared Foodstuff Products (MRA) guidelines, alongside developing implementation regulations that clarify procedural and operational parameters. This framework seeks to mitigate arbitrary decision-making while reinforcing compliance with national legal standards through stringent oversight and formalised inspection processes.

The specific objectives of this project are to:

• To provide capacity building on implementing the SPS measures and provisions, focusing on Chapter 5 of RCEP commitments
• To strengthen economic cooperation and dialogue that supports the implementation and utilisation of key provisions within the SPS agreement 
• To increase public and stakeholders’ awareness of the benefits and impact of the RCEP and SPS Chapter to enhance access to information for businesses, especially Micro-Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs), on the SPS requirements as well as MRA on import-export 
• To strengthen cooperation and exchange experience with RCEP Parties in the SPS Chapter, particularly on the collective participation approach at the ASEAN SPS committee meeting.

Tetra Tech International Development Pty Ltd (Tetra Tech International Development) as the managing contractor of the Aus4Skills Program on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, is seeking tenders from Australian service providers to design and deliver a Knowledge Exchange on Quality Assurance in Vocational Education and Training (VET) (the “Activity”) for up to 20 participants from Government of Vietnam bodies responsible for quality assurance in VET, including Aus4Skills partner VET colleges, the Logistics Industry Reference Council (LIRC) and Vietnam accreditors, as further described in the Part B, Scope of Services.

Tetra Tech International Development Pty Ltd (Tetra Tech International Development) as the managing contractor of the Aus4Skills Program on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Vietnam, is seeking proposals from service providers to design and deliver an Australia Awards Short Course in Strengthening Digital Readiness in Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Vietnam for up to 25 participants from the Directorate of Vocational Education and Training, VET colleges, enterprises and Organisations for Persons with Disability (OPD) (the “Activity”).
A detailed description of the Activity is included in Part B, Scope of Services.

It is intended that a single organisation (either alone or as the lead of a consortium) be contracted to design and deliver the Activity.

Aus4Skills will exclude proposals from entities on the grounds of bankruptcy, insolvency, false declarations, or significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract with Tetra Tech International Development or Aus4Skills.

Tetra Tech International Development Pty Ltd (Tetra Tech International Development) as the managing contractor of the Aus4Skills Program on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Vietnam, is seeking proposals from service providers to design and deliver a Knowledge Exchange – Development and Operation of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Systems for up to 15 representatives from Vietnam’s National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT), its subsidiaries and relevant agencies who are involved in developing the HVDC transmission systems in Vietnam (the “Activity”).

A detailed description of the Activity is included in Part B, Scope of Services.
It is intended that a single organisation (either alone or as the lead of a consortium) be contracted to design and deliver the Activity.

Aus4Skills will exclude proposals from entities on the grounds of bankruptcy, insolvency, false declarations, or significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract with Tetra Tech International Development or Aus4Skills.

Tetra Tech International Development is looking for a motivated Alumni Officer to play a critical support role to the Alumni Engagement Manager across all elements of Aus4Skills’ alumni engagement.

Tetra Tech International Development is seeking a Scholarships Officer to provide support for the promotion, selection, placement, pre-departure preparation, mobilisation and on-award support processes of the Australia Awards Scholarships and related communication activities.

Tetra Tech International Development Pty Ltd (Tetra Tech International Development) as the managing contractor of the Aus4Skills Program on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Vietnam, is seeking proposals from service providers to design and deliver:

• an Australia Awards Short Course in Strategic Analysis and Analytical Writing for Vietnamese and Lao Government Officials, and
• a four-day Training in Enhancing Strategic Forecasting and Planning Capacities for Vietnamese Government Officials (the “Activities”).

A detailed description of the Activities is included in Part B, Scope of Services.
It is intended that a single organisation (either alone or as the lead of a consortium) be contracted to design and deliver the Activities.

Aus4Skills will exclude proposals from entities on the grounds of bankruptcy, insolvency, false declarations, or significant deficiencies in performance of any substantive requirement or obligation under a prior contract with Tetra Tech International Development or Aus4Skills.