Tax Advisory Tenders

The bid notice states that the close date for submission of proposals is 11 May 2026 at 3:00 pm, as indicated in the text: close date: 11 may 2026 3: 00 pm.

The bid notice mentions a shorter payment terms policy as part of social procurement, but does not specify the exact terms. The text states: professional services excl consultancies category and estimated value is subject to social procurement. if you are successful in winning this opportuntity you will be required to submit quarterly reporting, do you agree response type radio button yes no social procurement shorter payment terms policy.

The bid notice outlines the general assessment criteria for evaluation, which include capability, methodology, organisational capacity, sustainability, financial capacity, price, innovation, experience, compliance, social outcomes, and risk management. This is stated as: general assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity capability methodology organisational capacity sustainability financial capacity price innovation experience compliance social outcomes risk management.

The bid notice mentions mandatory requirements such as the social procurement and aboriginal procurement policy. It also states that the category and estimated value are subject to social procurement. The text says: mandatory requirements social procurement aboriginal procurement policy professional services excl consultancies category and estimated value is subject to social procurement.

The bid notice states the close date for submissions is 27 Apr 2026 at 3:00 pm.

The bid notice mentions a shorter payment terms policy as a social procurement consideration, but does not specify the exact terms.

The bid notice outlines general assessment criteria for evaluation, including capability, methodology, organisational capacity, sustainability, financial capacity, price, innovation, experience, compliance, social outcomes, and risk management.

The bid notice mentions mandatory requirements such as social procurement and the aboriginal procurement policy, and that the category and estimated value are subject to social procurement.

The contract is expected to commence in May 2026 and will remain in place until 30 June 2030.

Potential suppliers are to provide details of their proposed payment arrangements, including any dates or milestones on which payments will be made, the amounts for each payment, and whether any mobilisation payments are required. The proposed remuneration model for the Traditional Owner-led Reef Water Quality Advisory Group and the Traditional Owner-led Reef Water Quality Working Group is to be reflected either through milestones or as separately costed items.

Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of best value for money, consistent with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules. The evaluation criteria include Contract Delivery (25%), Experience (45%), and Specified Personnel (30%). Value for money involves assessing quality, fitness for purpose, experience, capability, whole of life cost, risk, and ESG benefits.

Potential suppliers must hold valid and satisfactory Statements of Tax Record for their entity type and for any first-tier subcontractors. They must also exist as a legal entity at the closing time. The tender must include a signed Potential Supplier's Deed and all valid and satisfactory Statements of Tax Record relevant to the potential supplier's entity type.

The deadline for submission of potential suppliers' questions is 4:00 pm ACT time on 17 April 2026.

The council will have regard to, but not necessarily be limited to, the following criteria: completion of the form of quote, financial resources, relevant licences and accreditations, compliance with work health and safety requirements, local economic benefit and social inclusion, compliance with the specification, warranties and guarantees on the services, timeframe for the provision of the services, demonstrated experience in completing similar projects, use of recycled materials and environmentally sustainable initiatives, referees and insurance.

The closing date for quotes is February 19, 2026.