Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) and Falepili Mobility Pathway (FMP) Support Services

Overview The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a flexible, responsive and participant-centred provider to deliver support services for the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV) and the Falepili Mobility Pathway (FMP). The services comprise two complementary but distinct service streams, each with separate delivery, financial management and performance reporting arrangements. Scope The scope includes: Delivering accessible information and practical support to participants from eligible Pacific countries and Timor-Leste on ballot, visa, employment, pre-departure and settlement stages, according to the scope of each service stream, to support informed decision-making Connecting participants with suitable and timely employment opportunities, recognising that a formal job offer is a PEV visa requirement while FMP employment support is focused on successful settlement and economic participation Delivering enhanced, culturally grounded offshore (in Tuvalu) and onshore (in Australia) support for FMP participants, consistent with mobility with dignity and the bilateral significance of the Falepili Union Treaty Collecting and reporting regular, timely, high-quality, quantitative and qualitative disaggregated program and participant data to support performance monitoring, decision-making and continuous improvement Adapting delivery to changing allocations, countries, participant needs, level of demand, policy settings and settlement patterns Supporting FMP participants and the Tuvaluan diaspora in Australia to maintain ongoing connections to Tuvalu, including cultural identity, language, community networks and links to country, consistent with the commitments of the Falepili Union Treaty Contractor Requirements Conditions for Participation Tenders must be written in English, with all measurements expressed in Australian legal units of measurement, unless otherwise expressly requested Tenders must contain a substantially completed and executed Tenderer's deed poll, substantially in the form provided with the RFT at TRF 7 Tenders must contain all valid and satisfactory Statements of Tax Record relevant to the Tenderer's entity type Contract Terms and Conditions The proposed contract is for an initial four-year period, commencing 15 February 2027 The contract includes two potential one-year extension options Instructions to Tenderers While DFAT's preference is for a single lead contractor, respondents may propose consortium arrangements where they demonstrate clear governance, accountability and value for money. Further program information is available at www.pev.gov.au and www.falepilipathway.gov.au. Lodgement is to be made electronically via AusTender at www.tenders.gov.au. Enquiries Contact: Tender Administration Officer, Pacific Mobility Section Email: PEVFMPtender@dfat.gov.au