The tender seeks
event management services for the AIFS 2026 conference, scheduled for September ****, 2026, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The contract period is from July 1, 2025, to November 6, 2026, with an option for extension to manage the AIFS 2028 conference. The tender requires experience working on similar
events, with government agencies, and with a research focus. The successful supplier must comply with the Commonwealth contract terms, including the Commonwealth Supplier Code of Conduct, applicable Australian standards, and web content accessibility guidelines. Key performance indicators include paid attendees, sponsorship targets, exhibition booths, abstract submissions, and
event experience. The supplier must provide monthly progress reports, financial reports, registration reporting, abstract reporting, program reporting, and a final financial reconciliation and evaluation report. The customer will not provide any facilities or assistance. The supplier will receive access to select 2024 conference materials. Responses must be lodged electronically via Austender before the closing time (May 23, 2025, 3:00 PM VIC local time). The response file format must be Microsoft Word (. docx) or PDF (. pdf), and the combined file size must not exceed 50 megabytes per upload. Responses must be completely self-contained. No embedded files, hyperlinks, or other material may be incorporated by reference.