PNG Partnerships for Improving Education Phase 2
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is planning a future procurement for PNG Partnerships for Improving Education Phase 2. This initiative seeks contractors with expertise in international development, Pacific education systems, vocational education and training management consulting, and program advisory services for Papua New Guinea. The procurement is open across all Australian states and territories, with a focus on engaging small and medium enterprises that have relevant experience in Pacific development, education consulting, or management advisory services.
Frequently asked questions
- PNG Partnerships for Improving Education Phase 2 is a future procurement planned by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support education improvements in Papua New Guinea through contractor partnerships.
- The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is managing this procurement. The reference number is DFAT-1102.
- Contractors should have expertise in international development, Pacific education systems, vocational education and training (VET) and education management consulting, and program advisory services for Papua New Guinea.
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with Pacific development experience, education consulting experience, or management advisory experience are most relevant for this procurement.
- The procurement covers Politics & Civic Affairs Services, International Relations, Management Advisory Services, Management Consulting, Education & Training, and Vocational Education & Training.
- The procurement is open across all Australian states and territories, including regions across Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
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