The Department of Youth Justice and Victim Support is seeking proposals to deliver the Gold Standard Early Intervention - Proven Initiatives Program. This program aims to prevent and reduce youth offending and improve life outcomes for youth aged 8-17 years displaying early signs of criminal or anti-social behaviours. Key objectives include providing timely interventions, strengthening family and community supports, improving engagement with education/training/employment, and enhancing wellbeing and resilience. Services must be holistic, therapeutic, evidence-based, and community-driven. Suppliers are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes and align with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as 90% of participants not committing offences during and after the program. The contract duration is 3 years, with a funding cap of $5,000,000 GST exclusive per annum. Proposals must be submitted electronically by Friday, 14 August 2026, 12:00 PM AEST via the Queensland Government Vendor Panel Marketplace.
The closing date for quotes is Friday, 14 August 2026, at 12:00 PM AEST. closing date: **** midday friday 14 august 2026
The first quarterly instalment will be paid within 28 days after the service agreement start date. Subsequent quarterly instalments will be paid within 28 days after submission of compliant and approved periodic data, statements, and reports. the first quarterly instalment will be paid within 28 days after the service agreement start date.
The document does not explicitly state a warranty period for the services provided. However, suppliers must provide a business continuity plan and comply with child safe standards. business continuity plan within three months, a plan outlining how services will be delivered despite changing circumstances, ensuring continuity of support for youth and families.
Quotes will be assessed on providing the best value for money, considering criteria such as service model, evidence of service model impact, budget, organisational experience, capability, understanding, and purposeful public procurement delivering local benefit. the customer will select the quotes assessed as providing the best value for money.
Suppliers must demonstrate financial capability with audited financial statements for the last two years, comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct, and have an existing facility or ability to secure a suitable location. They must also have delivered the program in Queensland within the last 12 months. suppliers are required to demonstrate they have the financial capability and must provide audited financial statements for the last two financial years
The document mentions that the contract may be terminated if required documentation is not submitted within specific timeframes. otherwise the contract may be terminated.
The request for clarification cut-off date is Friday, 31 July 2026, 12:00 PM midday. request for clarification cut off: **** midday friday 31 july 2026
Failure to meet mandatory criteria, non-compliance with the Supplier Code of Conduct, or providing inaccurate/misleading information could lead to disqualification. offers that do not meet mandatory requirements are nonconforming and will be set aside from further evaluation
The funding cap is up to $5,000,000 GST exclusive per annum. funding cap: up to a total of 5, 000, 000 gst exclusive per annum.
