Invitation to Apply ****- 21 Market and Social Research Services Panel Refresh - Queensland Government Procurement, Department of Housing and Public Works ( HPW) is seeking Applications for becoming a preferred supplier on the Whole- of Government Preferred Supplier Panel ( PSP) ****- 21 Market and social research services. The primary objective of this ITA is to invite Applications from new suppliers to join the panel. This process is not a reflection of the performance or value of our current panel
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Queensland Government Procurement (QGP), Department of Housing and Public Works (HPW) is seeking applications for a refresh of the whole-of-government preferred supplier panel (PSP) for Market and Social Research Services (****). This invitation to apply (ITA) aims to expand the panel to ensure capacity, diversity, and specialized expertise. The services include quantitative and/or qualitative research, research design, methodology, data analysis, reporting, and recommendations. Specific market research activities such as advertising pre and posttesting, audience evaluation, brand and communication, and community attitudes are also included. Suppliers must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST or Australian Company Number (ACN) where applicable, and possess or be willing to obtain public liability insurance ($10 million) and professional indemnity insurance ($5 million). They must also maintain financial viability and have the capability to meet obligations under the PSP. Key performance indicators (KPIs) must be met, and suppliers must be capable of presenting a topic or case study within 48 hours of a written request. Out-of-scope services include program evaluation, strategic communication and engagement, creative advertising and production, and master media strategy. All tender responses and questions must be submitted via the 360 Public Portal. The tender opens on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, and closes on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at 09:00 PM E. South America Standard Time. The expected decision date is Tuesday, 28 July 2026.
The bid closes on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, at 09:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice states that suppliers will be offered a 30-day from receipt of a correctly rendered tax invoice payment term by customers, unless the supplier is deemed a small business (fewer than 20 employees), in which case the payment term will be 20 days from receipt of a correctly rendered tax invoice.
Suppliers must have an Australian Business Number (ABN), be registered for GST or Australian Company Number (ACN) where applicable, be insured for, or willing to obtain, public liability for at least $10 million and professional indemnity for at least $5 million, maintain financial viability, and be capable of presenting a topic or case study within 48 hours.
The principal retains the right to suspend or terminate the supplier's PSP for breaches of KPIs, including minor and major breaches, with specific notice periods and actions outlined for each occurrence.
The supplier query cutoff is Wednesday, 15 April 2026, at 09:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.