Australia Solicitations
Abt Associates is defined by its mission: to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Our global staff works in more than 60 countries and our work is funded by governments, international organizations and the private sector.
We depend on a variety of partner organizations, businesses, and independent contractors to support client projects. We focus on selecting the right partner by conducting competitive procurements to obtain the best value. Depending on the need and requirements, we issue tenders for quotations (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), requests for applications (RFAs), and independent contractor opportunities. Our grant and tender processes are competitive and are consistent with the Australian Commonwealth Procurement and Grant Guidelines.
We do not accept unsolicited applications for opportunities that are not specified here.
Grant Opportunity: APSP-2022-139 - Western Province Partnership (WPP) Component 5: Ranger Program
Background / Overview
Abt Associates on behalf of the Australian Government through the Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is seeking submissions from suitable organisations with the expertise and capability to operationalise and implement the Western Province Partnership Component 5: Ranger Program between 2023 - 2026.
Abt Associates supports the partnership between the Government of Australia and the Government of Papua New Guinea for a stable and prosperous PNG. It supports mutually agreed development initiatives aligned to Government of Papua New Guinea priorities. Abt Associates works with government, institutions and private sector and community stakeholders to improve stability, security and inclusive economic growth.
The APSP is an enabling facility created to implement place-based programs, generate knowledge and analysis, and engage in policy dialogue in areas of mutual interest to Australia and PNG, and is managed by Abt Associates.
The APSP provides a mechanism to better coordinate and deliver sectoral investments within and across priority geographical locations by contextualising geopolitical issues, and utilising local resources and knowledge to maximise impact. It will provide consistency of approach and opportunities for learning and adaptation across activities.
The APSP is the implementing mechanism for the Bougainville Partnership (BP), Kokoda Initiative Partnership (KIP), and for the South Fly Resilience Plan (SFRP), which will transition to a Western Province Partnership (WPP) by 31 Mar 2023. It also enables the continuation of the current network of subnational advisers (SNA) in the Western Province, Highlands, Sepik’s and Morobe, through the Subnational Governance Implementation Plan (SGIP).
The WPP will span 3 years initially, with an option for a 4-year extension. The main components of the SFRP will transition to the WPP, and it will be implemented through the following six components:
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Economic Initiative Program (EIP)
- Community Development
- Gender Equality
- Ranger Program
- Systems strengthening for Provincial and District Administrations
Engagement Deliverables
Operationalise and implement the WPP Component 5: Ranger Program from 2023 - 2026. Further information is provided in the grant opportunity guidance.
Approach to Market
Those interested in participating in this grant opportunity can request the Grant documentation from the Abt Associates Contact Officer at email address– png.tender@amspng.org or access the Grant documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.
The grant documentation is made up of the following:
- APSP-2022-139_Grant Opportunity Guidelines_WPP Rangers
- APSP-2022-139_Application Form_WPP Rangers
- APSP-2022-139_Budget-Workplan template_WPP Rangers
- APSP-2022-139_Risk Register template_WPP Rangers
- APSP-2022-139_Grant Standard Agreement [TO BE UPDATED]
Industry Briefing Date: 16 December 2022 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm PNG Local Time via Microsoft Teams.
The closing date and time for submissions is on 06 February 2023 at 5:00pm, PNG local time.
Enquiries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org
Grant Opportunity: APSP-2022-138 - Western Province Partnership (WPP) Component 1: WASH Program
Background / Overview
Abt Associates on behalf of the Australian Government through the Australia PNG Subnational Program (APSP) is seeking submissions from suitable organisations with the expertise and capability to operationalise and implement the Western Province Partnership Component 1: WASH Program between 2023 - 2026.
Abt Associates supports the partnership between the Government of Australia and the Government of Papua New Guinea for a stable and prosperous PNG. It supports mutually agreed development initiatives aligned to Government of Papua New Guinea priorities. Abt Associates works with government, institutions and private sector and community stakeholders to improve stability, security and inclusive economic growth.
The APSP is an enabling facility created to implement place-based programs, generate knowledge and analysis, and engage in policy dialogue in areas of mutual interest to Australia and PNG, and is managed by Abt Associates.
The APSP provides a mechanism to better coordinate and deliver sectoral investments within and across priority geographical locations by contextualising geopolitical issues, and utilising local resources and knowledge to maximise impact. It will provide consistency of approach and opportunities for learning and adaptation across activities.
The APSP is the implementing mechanism for the Bougainville Partnership (BP), Kokoda Initiative Partnership (KIP), and for the South Fly Resilience Plan (SFRP), which will transition to a Western Province Partnership (WPP) by 31 March 2023. It also enables the continuation of the current network of subnational advisers (SNA) in the Western Province, Highlands, Sepik’s and Morobe, through the Subnational Governance Implementation Plan (SGIP).
The WPP will span 3 years initially, with an option for a 4-year extension. The main components of the SFRP will transition to the WPP, and it will be implemented through the following six components:
- Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Economic Initiative Program (EIP)
- Community Development
- Gender Equality
- Ranger Program
- Systems strengthening for Provincial and District Administrations
Engagement Deliverables
Operationalise and implement the WPP Component 1: WASH Program from 2023 - 2026. Further information is provided in the grant opportunity guidance.
Approach to Market
Those interested in participating in this grant opportunity can request the Grant documentation from the Abt Associates Contact Officer at email address– png.tender@amspng.org or access the Grant documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.
The grant documentation is made up of the following:
1. APSP-2022-138_Grant Opportunity Guidelines_WPP WASH
2. APSP-2022-138_Application Form_WPP WASH
3. APSP-2022-138_Budget-Workplan template_WPP WASH
4. APSP-2022-138_Risk Register template_WPP WASH
5. APSP-2022-138_Grant Standard Agreement
Industry Briefing Date: 16 December 2022 from 10:00am – 11:00am PNG Local Time via Microsoft Teams.
The closing date and time for submissions is on 06 February 2023 at 5:00pm, PNG local time.
Enquiries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org
Request For Proposal: PIE-2022-014 - Communications & Graphics Design
Background / Overview
Government of Australia (GoA) in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) are delivering the new education initiative, Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE), managed by Abt Associates. The PIE program, is an eight (8) year investment in teaching and learning and is designed to improve access, equity, and student learning outcomes in the early grades through a capacity development, systems strengthening approach.
The PIE end-of-program outcomes are as follows:
Targeted Outcome 1: More children (girls, boys, and children with disabilities) in the early grades enrol and stay in school in selected provinces using replicable and sustainable approaches.
Targeted Outcome 2: Targeted provinces are using sustainable and replicable approaches to support improvements in the quality of teaching and learning in the early grades.
Enabling Outcome 3: Evidence of systemic change within the education sector that improves the delivery of early grades education.
An integral requirement of the PIE program is to effectively communicate and promote the activities and achievements of the PIE program to potential partners, GoA Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) bilateral and regional program and other stakeholders.
Objective
Communications materials and activities will be targeted and considered to support Australia’s public diplomacy agenda in PNG and promote the value of the Papua New Guinea–Australia Partnership.
Scope of Services
PIE is seeking proposals from suitably qualified service providers who are able to carry out a suite of marketing and communications materials and products to promote the activities and achievements of the PIE program in line with the PIE Communications and Public Relations Strategy from January 2023 to December 2027.
Approach to Market
Those interested in participating in this approach can request the RFP documentation from the Abt Associates Contact Officer at email address – png.tenders@amspng.org or can access the RFP documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.
The RFP documentation is made up of the following:
- RFP_Parts 1 - 4_PIE-2022-014_Communications and Graphics Design
- RFP_Part 5_PIE-2022-014_Communications and Graphics Design
- RFP_Part 6_PIE-2022-014_Communications and Graphics Design
The closing date and time for submissions is on Wednesday 11 January 2023 at 5:00 PM, PNG local time.
Enquiries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org.
Request For Quotation: PIE-2022-015 - PIE Website Design
Background / Overview
Government of Australia (GoA) in partnership with the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) are delivering the new education initiative, Partnerships for Improving Education (PIE), managed by Abt Associates. The PIE program, is an eight (8) year investment in teaching and learning and is designed to improve access, equity, and student learning outcomes in the early grades through a capacity development, systems strengthening approach.
The PIE end-of-program outcomes are as follows:
Targeted Outcome 1: More children (girls, boys, and children with disabilities) in the early grades enrol and stay in school in selected provinces using replicable and sustainable approaches.
Targeted Outcome 2: Targeted provinces are using sustainable and replicable approaches to support improvements in the quality of teaching and learning in the early grades.
Enabling Outcome 3: Evidence of systemic change within the education sector that improves the delivery of early grades education.
An integral requirement of the PIE program is to effectively communicate and promote the activities and achievements of the PIE program to potential partners, GoA Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) bilateral and regional program and other stakeholders.
Scope of Services
The web site designer will provide conceptualisation, visual design, and technical development of a new website for the Partnerships for Improving Education program. The website will be built around the proposed site map to include:
- development and design (inserting approved content) and
- on-going maintenance and content revisions and upload (including video vignettes).
Approach to Market
Those interested in participating in this approach can request the RFQ documentation from the Abt Associates Contact Officer at email address – png.tenders@amspng.org or can access the RFQ documents online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.
The RFQ documentation is made up of the following:
- PIE-2022-015_PIE Website Design_RFQ Schedule 1
- PIE-2022-015_PIE Website Design_RFQ Schedule 2
- PIE-2022-015_PIE Website Design_RFQ Schedule 3
The closing date and time for submissions is on Monday 19 December 2022 at 5:00 PM, PNG local time.
Enquiries should be made to png.tenders@amspng.org.
