Macedon Ranges Shire Council seeks a provider to deliver a two-year youth mental health promotion program in secondary schools. Program includes educational sessions for years 7-10, an annual expo for years ****, and adult education. Minimum two schools in year one, four in year two. Total budget $296,000 with milestone payments. Tenders due 16 November 2026 via etender portal. Evaluation criteria: price 20%, relevant experience 25%, methodology 35%, compliance 10%, environmental benefit 5%, social benefit 5%. Insurance required: public liability $20M, professional indemnity $5M.
Program delivery runs from commencement to December 2028. The contract end date is listed as end date december 2028 in the schedule.
Payments are milestone-based: payment milestones **** january 2027 june 2027 90, 000 **** july 2027 june 2028 148, 000 **** july 2028 dec 2028 58, 000. Council pays invoices within 30 days of receipt.
The contractor warrants that where within 12 months of the completion of the service, any defect arises other than from reasonable fair wear and tear. . . the contractor shall promptly upon receipt of written notice thereof from the council, at its own cost rectify the defect.
Evaluation criteria include price 20 relevant experience 25 methodology 35 compliance with the specification 10 environmental benefit 5 social benefit 5. Contract awarded on best value for money.
Tenders invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors. Tenderers must provide information on qualifications, skills, experience, and current and previous contracts of similar scope.
Pre-tender enquiries must be submitted by no later than exactly one week prior to the closing timedate. The supplier query cutoff is Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Any tenderer who directly or indirectly seeks to obtain an advantage by the canvassing of support from a councillor or member of councils staff, or a member of the evaluation panel, will be disqualified.
The total budget for the program is 296, 000 with breakdown: FY26/27 $90,000, FY27/28 $148,000, FY28/29 $58,000.