Upcoming RFP for Supporting Recovery Pilot Program

Notification of Information (NOI) – Upcoming Tender

Supporting Recovery Pilot Program to provide trauma-informed recovery care for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence

This notification has been issued to inform the market South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) will soon commence the procurement process to commission an eligible organisation to deliver Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) trauma-informed mental healthcare services, in particular psychological therapies, within South Western Sydney to support victim-survivors in their longer-term recovery.

Background

On 8 May 2023, SWSPHN was notified of a successful grant submission as part of the Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) Supporting Recovery Pilot Program.

The funding will be provided to pilot a new model of trauma-informed recovery care for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence.

SWSPHN is commissioning a supplier to deliver FDSV trauma-informed mental healthcare services within our region as part of the pilot program.

Overview of Procurement

SWSPHN is seeking to commission an eligible organisation to establish and deliver the Supporting Recovery Pilot Program. The organisation will deliver psychological therapies, in particular FDSV trauma-informed mental healthcare services, to victim-survivors located within our region.

The supplier will establish and maintain a consortium of key FDSV services within South Western Sydney to ensure an holistic service is delivered in partnership with FDSV victim-survivors, key advocates, advisory groups, and family, domestic and sexual violence service providers.

The service model will align with the DoHAC’s Model of Care, Supporting Recovery Pilot Program. It is a prescribed model which is part of the Australian Government’s National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032.

This procurement is contingent on SWSPHN’s receipt of a funding schedule from the DoHAC.

Tender Release

A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released the week of 7 August 2023.

Indicative Timeline for this Procurement:

Submissions accepted via Tenderlink

This Request for Proposal will be released on SWSPHN’s Tender Portal – Tenderlink: www.tenderlink.com/swsphn

Interested parties are encouraged to register for SWSPHN’s Tender Portal to ensure they:

• will receive email notifications when new procurement opportunities are published in relevant categories
• can access the online forum to address any questions about the program and procurement process
• can download and view procurement documentation electronically and
• will be able to submit applications through the e-tender box facility