Development Economics and Finance Technical Assistance Program (DEF-TAP)

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 31 December 2026 — indicative and subject to change

About this advance notice

The Development Economics and Finance Technical Assistance Program (DEF-TAP) is a management advisory services and consulting opportunity issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. This is an advance notice of a future opportunity with an expected release date of 31 December 2026. The program will be available across multiple regions in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.

Frequently asked questions

DEF-TAP is the Development Economics and Finance Technical Assistance Program, issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
This opportunity is categorised as Management Advisory Services and Management Consulting.
The reference number for this opportunity is DFAT-1090.
This is a future opportunity, which means it is an advance notice that is not currently open for submissions.
The expected release date for this opportunity is 31 December 2026.
The program is available across all Australian states and territories, including Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania, with multiple regions specified within each state.

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