Southern Downs Regional Council is seeking tenders for a full-service communications agency. The contract is for a fixed term engagement, with a term start date to be confirmed and an end date of 30 June 2028, with one 12-month extension period. The agency will act as a strategic partner to strengthen the council's corporate reputation, brand presence, audience reach, and share of voice. Invoices are to be submitted on the 1st day of each month for services provided up to the last day of the previous month and emailed to ***@***. *. * contract is not exclusive. The supplier must comply with all applicable laws and the principal's policies, including those related to work health and safety. The supplier must also ensure its personnel are qualified and act professionally. The contract includes provisions for variations, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.
The tender closes on Friday 14 August 2026 at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
Invoices may be submitted on the 1st day of each month for services provided up to, and including, the last day of the previous month. Invoices should be emailed to ***@***. *. * principal shall pay the amount due to the supplier, if any, including any applicable GST, before the end of the payment period, which is 25 business days after receipt of the invoice.
The contract specifies that for goods used or supplied, they must be free from defects and of merchantable quality, comply with the contract, and be suitable for their purpose. For works, they must be free from defects and comply with the contract and any approved design. A warranty period for goods is the longer of 12 months after supply or any further period required by law.
Tenderers must be suitably qualified. The supplier warrants and represents that it has the experience, skills, expertise, resources, and judgement, and holds all necessary competencies, licences, accreditations, qualifications, permits, clearances, or other authorisations required to comply with its obligations under the contract.
The contract outlines provisions for substantial breach, which can lead to termination. Specific penalties for late delivery or non-conformance are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but the contract includes clauses on nonconformance and termination, default, and insolvency.
The contract mentions access to the site for the supplier and the principal. It also notes that additional pre work health and safety induction conditions may apply for site access. However, it does not specify if a site visit is mandatory or optional for tenderers.
The supplier query cutoff is Monday 10 August 2026 at 01:00 am E. South America Standard Time.
Engaging in improper conduct, failing to disclose a conflict of interest, attempting to improperly influence personnel, accepting or inviting improper assistance, using improperly obtained information, engaging in aggressive behaviour, committing a criminal offence, or breaching sections 199 and 200 of the Local Government Act **** (Qld) are grounds for improper conduct, which could lead to disqualification.