Training Services Panel Arrangement
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) invites tenders for the Training Services Panel Arrangement. Purpose The procurement aims to provide access to high-quality, cost-effective and scalable training solutions that support organisational capability, compliance requirements and workforce development objectives. Scope The scope includes: Provision of suitably qualified training providers to deliver a range of standard workforce development programs across multiple categories Appointment of a panel of training providers to assist PMHC in providing these services when required Further details are provided in Part B – Specification. Tender Briefing An optional pre-tender briefing will be held for this opportunity. Attendance at this briefing is not a mandatory requirement of participation. Date: Monday, 3rd August 2026 Time: 10:30am (AEST) Format: Virtual briefing Potential respondents must advise Council of the names of attendees via email to Carly.Whitcombe@pmhc.nsw.gov.au by 31st July 2026. Instructions to Tenderers Submissions containing material departures from the mandatory requirements of this tender shall be assessed as non-conforming Non-conforming tenders may be excluded from evaluation at the Principal's absolute discretion Tenderers are encouraged to raise any clarifications, assumptions or qualifications within the tender period and no later than the question closing date, clearly identifying these within their submission Clarifications or assumptions that do not materially alter the scope, Conditions of Contract, or fundamental basis of the offer will be considered as part of the evaluation process
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