New Care Response for Taranaki Manawatū

Overview Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children is looking for an experienced, qualified and approved partner to provide a shared care service that delivers safe, effective, and responsive care solutions in the Taranaki-Manawatū. Scope The scope includes: Provision of care and wraparound support for tamariki and rangatahi with complex and multi-layered needs Delivery of the care response from a home in the Palmerston North or surrounding Manawatū area Support for tamariki and rangatahi with complex and specialist needs, including disability, neurodiversity and/or mental health needs Contractor Requirements Demonstrated capability, experience, and capacity to deliver the service A child centred, trauma informed and culturally responsive model of care that listens to and delivers outcomes with the tamariki and rangatahi in care Ability to operate within a collaborative service delivery model that supports equitable outcomes and reflects the diverse needs of children, families, whānau, and communities Providers do not need to be based in the Taranaki Manawatū region but must be able to lead, coordinate and deliver services there Tender Briefing A briefing session will be held for this opportunity, giving respondents the chance to hear more about the service requirements and ask questions about requirements and the procurement process. Date: Thursday 5 November 2026 Time: 10.30 Interested respondents are encouraged to register their attendance by emailing Social Services Procurement at socialservicesprocurement@ot.govt.nz. Attendees of the briefing session will be asked to maintain confidentiality throughout the procurement process regardless of whether they submit a tender response. Instructions to Tenderers Any questions about the procurement material or process, other than about the briefing session, must go through the GETS Question and Answer facility to support the fairness and integrity of the process. Enquiries Contact: Christopher McCarty Email: socialservicesprocurement@ot.govt.nz