Consulting Tenders

Tenderers should demonstrate relevant experience in tourism commercial development, destination and product development, operational readiness, tourism operating models, market development, remote or regional tourism and, preferably, experience working with First Nations communities.

The services must be completed by 31 August 2027, as stated: the date or the period after commencement of this contract, by which the services must be completed is: alternative 1 date: ****.

Payment is staged: on appointment 10 of total contract sum to be negotiated with successful provider 85 tender documentation final and agreed 5 of total contract sum. Claims must be made no later than the 28th day of the month and paid within 30 business days.

A site inspection is scheduled: a site inspection is scheduled for 9. 00am on tuesday, 13 october 2026. inspections are highly recommended but not mandatory.

Submissions must be fully received by the closing time: late submissions will not be accepted and any response made by any other means open email, facsimile, post or in person will not be considered.

Tenders must be lodged by 2pm, 23rd October 2026, as stated: the time and date by which tenders must be lodged are: 2pm 23rd october 2026.

The tender will be awarded based on best quality and value for money for the community, with evaluation criteria including financial benefit 40%, resources and experience 20%, methodology 35%, and local content 5%.

Tenderers must be suitably qualified and experienced consultants and demonstrate ability to undertake all work components under contract as a mandatory criterion.

Tenders may be nonconforming if they do not comply with any requirement specified in these tender conditions or contain any qualification, condition or other indication that the tenderer is not willing to perform the contract in strict accordance with the contract.

The time for payment is no later than 30 business days after receipt of a claim for payment.

Consultants must attend mandatory site inspections, as consultants must attend the mandatory site inspections for the submission to be considered for evaluation.

Mandatory site inspections are required: 10:30am, tuesday 13 october 2026 meet at civic centre customer service 27 lyttleton street, castlemaine.

Failure to attend mandatory site inspection may disqualify, as consultants must attend the mandatory site inspections for the submission to be considered for evaluation.