Two-year pilot program to deliver youth mental health promotion in secondary schools in Macedon Ranges Shire. Total budget $296,000 with milestone payments across **** ($90,000), **** ($148,000), **** ($58,000). Tender closes 2:00 PM 16 November 2026. Must secure minimum 2 schools in year one and 4 in year two. Deliver 3 educational sessions per school in year one and 6 in year two. Evaluation criteria: price 20%, relevant experience 15%, methodology 35%, compliance 10%, environmental benefit 5%, social benefit 5%. Insurance required: public liability $20M, professional indemnity $5M. Contract ends December 2028.
Program delivery runs from commencement to December 2028. Year one requires 3 educational sessions per school, year two requires 6 sessions per school. end date december 2028
Payments are milestone-based: payment milestones payments **** january 2027 june 2027 90, 000 **** july 2027 june 2028 148, 000 **** july 2028 dec 2028 58, 000. Invoices paid within 30 days of receipt.
Contractor warrants that where within 12 months of the completion of the service, any defect arises other than from reasonable fair wear and tear. . . the contractor shall promptly upon receipt of written notice thereof from the council, at its own cost rectify the defect or reexecute or make good any service not properly performed.
Evaluation criteria include price 20%, relevant experience 15%, methodology 35%, compliance with specification 10%, environmental benefit 5%, social benefit 5%. Contract awarded on best value for money, the most benefit to the community and the greatest advantage to council.
Tenderers must be suitably qualified and experienced contractors and must be natural persons, partnerships, companies, or incorporated associations. Tenders must not be submitted under a registered business name or trading name.
Pre-tender enquiries must be submitted by no later than exactly one week prior to the closing timedate. Questions or enquiries will not be accepted after this time.
Any tenderer who directly or indirectly seeks to obtain an advantage by the canvassing of support from a councillor or member of councils staff, or a member of the evaluation panel, will be disqualified. Late tenders will not be considered.
The total budget for the program is $296,000: the total budget for the program is 296, 000 with break down for each financial year as follows: **** 90, 000 **** 148, 000 **** 58, 000