Youth Forum & Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Education Project - Request for Information

RFI for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Youth Forum scoping, Education Kit development, and strategic communications to support culturally appropriate engagement and awareness outcomes within NSW. Project goals: As part of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) reforms, consultation with key stakeholders identified a need to strengthen education and awareness of ACH across NSW, particularly for non‑Aboriginal stakeholders. In parallel, there is a need to support Aboriginal youth engagement through the development of a culturally appropriate, Aboriginal‑led Youth Forum. Scope: The scope of the engagement would consist of three key components from the successful supplier: 1. ACH Youth Forum Scoping Define an Aboriginal‑led Youth Forum, including purpose, delivery model, governance, stakeholder networks, and high‑level costs, risks and timelines. 2. ACH Education Kit Development Part A: Explain both tangible and intangible ACH (e.g. cultural practices, artefacts, storytelling, oral histories and different site types such as modified trees, midden sites etc.) Tailor content to land use, development, and community contexts Support stakeholders to understand where ACH may exist, why it matters, and how it connects to their activities Part B: Provide a plain-language overview of legal obligations, approvals, due diligence expectations, and consequences Target sectors including agriculture, mining, development, and the broader community Outline responsibilities, risks, and compliance pathways within NSW (including integration of Cultural Knowledge Standards) 3. Strategic Communications and Awareness: Develop a targeted strategy to promote the Education Kit, including stakeholder segmentation, messaging, channels, and measurable rollout objectives. Related files No files attached Additional details/instructions The purpose of this RFI is to assess supplier capability across the above areas and inform participation and the approach to a subsequent formal procurement process, including potential packaging of services, procurement strategy, and market engagement approach. Respondents are invited to consider and / or provide alternative approaches or responses to support the overall ACHIS project and it’s objectives. Any response to this RFI will not lead to any contractual agreements and there is no guarantee that a respondent will be included within an upcoming tender. Requirements: Opportunity requirements 1. Cultural experience and capability Provide background to the organisation’s cultural capabilities. Provide examples (minimum 2–3) of previous engagements / activities that have supported similar scopes of work. For each example, include: Nature of the activity. Engagement approach and connections to Community. Existing partnerships, joint ventures, initiatives or past outcomes. Alignment with the Aboriginal Procurement Policy. Cultural capacity and understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage. Response type File upload (Multiple) 2. Organisation profile & capability Provide an overview of your organisation, including: Core service offerings relevant to the scope of works. Organisational size, structure, and key delivery locations, Relevant certifications, partnerships Proposed team members that would support the engagement. Experience working with NSW Government or similar public sector clients. Response type File upload (Multiple) Evaluation Assessment Criteria General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity Capability Organisational capacity Social outcomes Sustainability Experience Terms and conditions Global terms and conditions buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB) Notices No notices have been posted for this opportunity. Amendments No amendments have been made to this opportunity Download opportunity package Log in to respond For general enquiries and help buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au 1800 679 289 Popular links Open opportunities Register of notices Subscribe Find a supplier Schemes lists Policy library Help buy NSW services and platforms Supplier hub Opportunities hub catalogues.buy.nsw Schemes reporting.buy.nsw SecureSign Faster payments About us Privacy Contact us Accessibility Terms of use Copyright Sitemap We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. Copyright © 2026