Notice of RFT - Refresh and Expansion of the Professions of the Panel of Outreach Program Counsellors for the
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About this tender
The Department of Veterans' Affairs is seeking to refresh and expand the Panel of Outreach Program Counsellors for the Open Arms Outreach Program. This Request for Tender covers multiple Australian states and territories including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania. The scope includes both the refresh of the existing panel and expansion of professional positions.
Frequently asked questions
- This is a Notice of Request for Tender for the refresh and expansion of the Professions of the Panel of Outreach Program Counsellors for the Open Arms Outreach Program.
- The Department of Veterans' Affairs is running this tender.
- The tender reference number is 594201.
- The tender covers NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA, NT, ACT, and TAS.
- The refresh involves updating the existing Panel of Outreach Program Counsellors for the Open Arms Outreach Program.
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