Procurement of services to support the holding of the Australia–Indonesia Leadership Dialogue 2026

Closes in 13 daysClose date: 3 August 2026

Tender Overview

DFAT-AILD2026
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Western Australia : Gascoyne : Goldfields/Esperance : Great Southern : Kimberley : Mid West : Peel : Perth Metropolitan : Pilbara : South West : Wheatbelt New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North Northern Territory : Barkly : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin : Top End Australian Capital Territory Tasmania Outside Australia
Hospitality & Travel & Tourism : Conference Management Services : Event Management & Production Services : Travel Management Services

About this tender

The procurement will support the delivery of the Australia–Indonesia Leadership Dialogue in FY2026-27. The AILD will convene senior Australian and Indonesian leaders for a half day dialogue to be held in either Australia or Indonesia. The AILD will be an opportunity for delegates to participate in high-level discussions on various topics related to the bilateral relationship, and engage in discussion on the future direction of the Australia-Indonesia relationship. Purpose of procurement DFAT (Indonesia Branch) is looking to procure event hosting and management services, travel logistics services, and possible program development services, from a suitably-qualified provider, to host the Australia–Indonesia Leadership Dialogue (AILD) in financial year 2026-27 in either Australia or Indonesia. Scope of requirement The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) (Indonesia Branch) is looking to procure: 1. event hosting and management services; 2. travel logistics services; and 3. possible program development services from a suitably qualified provider to host the Australia–Indonesia Leadership Dialogue in financial year 2026-27 in either Australia or Indonesia. Other Instructions: All information can be found in the Approach to Market. Conditions for Participation: No conditions for participation are specified. Timeframe for Delivery: Estimated Initial Period of contract is between 9 September 2026 to 30 June 2027. Address for Lodgement: Electronic lodgement via AusTender at www.tenders.gov.au Contact Details: Tender Administration Officer Email Address: INB@dfat.gov.au

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